How soon after FUE can I shave my head with clippers?

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I'm thinking about going ahead with getting FUE but I don't want to go through the whole ugly duckling/peach fuzz phase. How soon can I shave my head all over? I've read some people say that you can do it after two weeks and some say three months! In an ideal world, I would like to shave it down to a grade 0.5 all over for the first 9 months and then start letting it grow...

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  You can shave when your scalp has healed.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

Two weeks post op is perfectly normal. And shaving your head now, two weeks post op and for the next 9 months post op is perfectly fine.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

Hello. There is no specific time period I’m afraid. As long as all the crusts have shed (this varies from patient to patient) then you can shave your hair. This process normally takes up to 2 weeks.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

You can cut your hair with clippers 2 weeks after surgery and buzz machine or razor 6 weeks after hair transplant .

William Yates, MD · Answer

Hello.In our clinic we usually recommend waiting ten days before going back to your normal routine. This is just because we want to make sure that you healed before doing anything in the area.Best of lucks!

How soon after FUE can I shave my head with clippers?

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Answer: Shave the head after FUE

Answer: Shave the head after FUE

Answer: 7-10 days

Answer: 7-10 days

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How soon after FUE can I shave my head with clippers?

Answers (7)

Answer: Shave the head after FUE

Answer: Shave the head after FUE

Answer: 7-10 days

Answer: 7-10 days

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