Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underFUE Hair Transplant q&a

Holding back a sneeze 3 months after hair transplant ? Will it dislodge grafts, or affect final results?

martin_fordMar 16, 2019
I’m 3 months post FUE, yesterday i was around people close to me and I fought and held back a big sneeze, I felt pressure in my scalp , Will this have any effect on my grafts, or my final result? Thank you, doctors in advance.

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jae Pak, MD profile photo
Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
4.9 | 234 Reviews
Answered on Apr 11, 2019
Answer
🔗 Link
Emrah Cinik, MD profile photo
Dr. Emrah Cinik, MD
Physician
4.9 | 1213 Reviews
Answered on Apr 3, 2019
Answer
Dr. Tayfun Oguzoglu, MD
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Sep 11, 2019
Answer
Dr. Matt Tahsini, MD
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Mar 26, 2019
Answer
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Mar 17, 2019
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More FUE Hair Transplant Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

You cannot tell how many grafts you received from photos.  It is best to contact your doctor and ask to see the surgery charting.  If you don't trust your doctor, then that would be a different problem. 

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.It is doubtful wind and dust will be a factor.

+7 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

After 14 days, your grafts are secured. You will have hair loss after surgery. You may have graft loss after surgery. Not all the grafts will take. You won't really know until you see results in 6 to 12 months.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

If you are considering surgery, it would be best to discuss your medical condition(s) with a doctor. You need your doctor to clear you for the procedure.  The doctor needs to examine you to give you a better assessment.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

Specific medical treatment issues should be discussed with your doctor especially if you are not sure how to use the medication.  

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

Your donor area will always look "thinner" proportionate to the number of hairs taken out after a FUE harvesting surgery.  The hairs will NOT grow back from the donor area (where it was taken). If it all goes to plan the donor hairs will grow in the area it was transplanted. As for the donor ...

+5 answers
See all FUE Hair Transplant Q&A
See more FUE Hair Transplant Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT GUIDE →