Why cant you buzz cut your hair carefully after a FUE hair transplant?

Question

ive been told i cant buzz or trim my hair for up to 3 months post fue, wondering what the reason is, obviously the grafts are implanted firmly after two weeks, and around a month they will fall out so i will be left with stray and wispy hairs over my head which would be a bit of an eye sore! donor area plan to buzz after it heals prob at one month, but i mean would it damage the grafts if done with a quality clipper and a close guard, or even individually buzzing the follicles short. thanks

Kevin Ende, MD · Answer

While shaving the scalp is not a good idea after hair transplant, a guarded clipper at the proper length (to not contact the scalp or any scalp skin surrounding hair follicles that is raised from the rest of the scalp surface) is ok 3 weeks after surgery.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen. There is nothing wrong with cutting your hair after surgery.  Just be careful and check with your doctor.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Every doctor has different post-op instructions so that is really a question for your doctor. I allow my patients to get a haircut from a qualified hair stylist as soon as 2 weeks after a hair transplant procedure and have had no issues.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I allow my patient sto ahve a buzz cut within 3 weeks after an FUE procedure because by that time everything is stable and secure

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