How soon after FUE hair transplant can I sleep on my recipient area?

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I had a transplant 4 days ago, and started washing the area daily now. I am wondering how soon I can start to sleep without being concerned about the recipient areas (crown & front). At the moment I am using a special cushion to ensure I am not sleeping on the recipient sites but is quite uncomfortable. I have also refrained from touching the recipient areas at all apart from dabbing softly with my hand during washing, when can I start to touch the sites without concern of grafts being affected

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Normally you can start to sleep normally after 1 week post operation. You can put normal pillow under you neck pillow maybe you feel better.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can sleep on your back after surgery. If you have a concern about a sleeping position call your doctor.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You can sleep on the recipient sites after 8-10 days provided you have done a really good job following the post op instructions.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

Most clinics do not suggest washing the recipient in the first 4 days as you can dislodge your grafts. However, ultimately its best to do what your doctor recommends and keep regular follow up visits.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

usually the first two to three weeks you need to be careful with sleeping. However after the head is healed which is around two weeks time, you can return to your normal routine and sleep in the areas of implantation.

How soon after FUE hair transplant can I sleep on my recipient area?

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Answer: Washing the recipient

Answer: Washing the recipient

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How soon after FUE hair transplant can I sleep on my recipient area?

Answers (6)

Answer: Washing the recipient

Answer: Washing the recipient

Answer: Sleeping comfortably after hair transplant procedure

Answer: Sleeping comfortably after hair transplant procedure

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