Drying hair after FUE hair transplant: I'm now 3 months post op.

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Everything is progressing nicely and growing. My only concern is drying my hair in the future after washing. I would ideally like to wash my hair at night leaving it to dry overnight without touching it with a towel. I heard hair is weaker when wet so it could leave to breakage. Is this more dangerous then to dry my hair with a towel?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  Drying your hair or keeping your hair wet has no impact on hair loss or hair growth.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question.If you were only 2 weeks post op, I would advice you to use very soft towel, and not rubbing your head with towel, just gently tap, But, you are 3 months post-op, you can dry your hair with towel with no hesitation.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have your hair dyed after a hair transplant or any time, make sure it is done by someone who knows what they are doing so that no hairs are damaged

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