When can I shave my head after an FUE hair transplant? (Photo)

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I had a FUE hair transplant done 6 months ago and am not entirely pleased with the results so I plan on shaving my head but am worried about upsetting the donor area. Do i risk aggrevating the scars if I shave it now? If so how long should i wait? Also will the scars fade with time? Do they stay pale even if I get sunshine on my head?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, Michael radcliffe. You can shave your head at your 6 months post op mark and even after a few days post op. I suggest you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to learn why the procedure resulted in your disappointment and seek a more experienced surgeon.Best wishes,

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can cut or shave your head after your skin has healed.  You're at six months post op.  Unless there is an issue with your scalp or healing you can shave your head.  If you have concerns ask your surgeon.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

By the time you are 6 months past your procedure, you can treat your hair as if it was normal, non-transplanted hair. Things like shaving, dyeing, etc. are all safe to do at this point, for both the donor and recipient area hairs.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

You can shave your donor area anytime after a FUE Transplant.  This could be done even within the first few day after a hair transplant and it cannot affect the healing process of the donor area.  You can check this webpage that discusses what to expect and what to do in different phases after an FUE hair transplant procedure.

Jean Devroye, MD · Answer

You can harmonize your hair cut the very next day after the surgery and dye your hair two weeks after the procedure.

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