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

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newbietransplantDec 20, 2015

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

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Dr. Emrah Cinik, MD
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