Can wearing a hat everyday 1 month after a hair transplant affect future growth?

Question

After about 1 month after my FUE hair transplant procedure (1000 grafts to hairline) I started wearing hats, both snap back and fitted, for about 8 hours everyday. The hats I wear are not insanely tight, but not loose either. Will this affect future growth?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Wearing a hat will not cause hair loss unless you wear your hat is so tight that it is causing traction alopecia.

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

You are perfectly safe wearing a hat after transplant, particularly one month out.  You should not have any problems with future growth due to wearing a hat.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

In my practice after hair transplant surgery I give my patients a special hat to cover their head when they are outdoors. It is a light and comfortable head without making pressure on the recipient area.I also advice them that they can use any hat two weeks after their hair transplant surgery.On the other hand I mention not having helmet or similar heavy hats for one month time post operative.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

If you wear hat, it should not effect future hair growth, unless you wear a very tight hat right after hair transplant that causes the follicles to come out.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you are comfortable wearing a hat after a hair transplant, do so. I, in fact, give patients a hat when they leave our office to keep their confidentiality intact and hair transplant their own business

Can wearing a hat everyday 1 month after a hair transplant affect future growth?

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