I took Accutane five years ago, and i understand that this drug affects the sebaceous gland all over the scalp. I have classic AGA hairloss on the top, but i also have little hairloss on the sides and back because of the sebum excess. Im 28, and still have lot of hair on my donor aera. So can I go for a HT even if I had take Accutane, and even if my donor aera hair's is full of sebum? Escuse my english writting,I'm French!
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August 3, 2015
Answer: It is possible but you need an examination of your donor hair.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
One month following your hair restoration procedure you are free to do anything you like. The new grafts are safe and secure in a sauna, swimming, etc. No worries. Good luck.
Thanks for your question. The recovery depends on the type
of procedure and how much hair the patient wants transplanted. I recommend hair
transplant with NeoGraft® for most of my patients. This is a kind of follicular
unit extraction, or FUE, transplant that is aided by a handheld machine, ...
Dear Nicruz28Thanks for the question. After 2 month your scalp is totally healed and yes you can wrestle and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.
