I have a wedding to attend in two days, currently on day 6 of recovery from 2700 neograft fue procedure. Everything seems to be healing nicely. I want my hair stylist on day 8 to cut the sides and blend my existing hair so it looks more normal and less like a bowl cut lol. Is it ok to have him do so if he is careful not to touch or disrupt the grafts? Is it better for him to use a clipper or scissors? Thank you in advance for your advice!
Answer: Fine to style Congrats on your procedure. I'm sure you will be very happy with your result. You are bold to go to a wedding a week after a surgery! With regards to your question it would be fine for your stylist to blend in the back and sides. By now the harvest site punctures should be healed up. You are correct to have them stay away from the recipient sites for now even though the grafts are usually "locked in" by day 5-6. As far as what to expect.....you can see some shock loss but that will recover and your new grafts may take up to 3-4 months to start growing. By 6 months you should look remarkably improved. It will take up to a year to see the final result. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Fine to style Congrats on your procedure. I'm sure you will be very happy with your result. You are bold to go to a wedding a week after a surgery! With regards to your question it would be fine for your stylist to blend in the back and sides. By now the harvest site punctures should be healed up. You are correct to have them stay away from the recipient sites for now even though the grafts are usually "locked in" by day 5-6. As far as what to expect.....you can see some shock loss but that will recover and your new grafts may take up to 3-4 months to start growing. By 6 months you should look remarkably improved. It will take up to a year to see the final result. Hope this helps.
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January 24, 2018
Answer: Is it ok to trim my existing hair on day 8 of recovery from 2700 Neograft FUE procedure? Hi, and thank you for your question regarding your NeoGraft procedure and hair styling. In order to protect the transplant area which will still be sensitive at this point, most board-certified facial plastic surgeons will recommend waiting at least 10 days post procedure before styling your hair. You may do so earlier with your board-certified facial plastic surgeon’s approval and if your stylist is careful not to damage the hair follicles. Discuss the issue with your operative surgeon during an in-person consultation. Your surgeon may be able to recommend a hair stylist who has experience working with hair transplant patients. Good luck with your recovery!- Elbert T. Cheng, MD
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January 24, 2018
Answer: Is it ok to trim my existing hair on day 8 of recovery from 2700 Neograft FUE procedure? Hi, and thank you for your question regarding your NeoGraft procedure and hair styling. In order to protect the transplant area which will still be sensitive at this point, most board-certified facial plastic surgeons will recommend waiting at least 10 days post procedure before styling your hair. You may do so earlier with your board-certified facial plastic surgeon’s approval and if your stylist is careful not to damage the hair follicles. Discuss the issue with your operative surgeon during an in-person consultation. Your surgeon may be able to recommend a hair stylist who has experience working with hair transplant patients. Good luck with your recovery!- Elbert T. Cheng, MD
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Haircut Post Neograft Haircuts post grafting are typically delayed for approximately 10 days to 2 weeks. If you must do so before this point, special care must be taken to avoid disturbing the nascent grafts.Protocols will vary from practitioner to practitioner. The best advice is to follow the regimen as defined by your surgeon. These protocols have likely been formulated over years of experience. He/she will know best how to ensure the best result for you.In my practice we delay 10 days and work closely with our hair care professionals to ensure that the graft area is respected.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Haircut Post Neograft Haircuts post grafting are typically delayed for approximately 10 days to 2 weeks. If you must do so before this point, special care must be taken to avoid disturbing the nascent grafts.Protocols will vary from practitioner to practitioner. The best advice is to follow the regimen as defined by your surgeon. These protocols have likely been formulated over years of experience. He/she will know best how to ensure the best result for you.In my practice we delay 10 days and work closely with our hair care professionals to ensure that the graft area is respected.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.
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August 31, 2017
Answer: Proceed With Caution It's completely understandable that you'd want to get your hair cut after your procedure, especially before a big social event. You can certainly cut your natural hair at this point in your recovery, however, be very careful to not disturb the grafts in any way. Of course, if your doctor has a different opinion, it's best to defer to him or her.
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August 31, 2017
Answer: Proceed With Caution It's completely understandable that you'd want to get your hair cut after your procedure, especially before a big social event. You can certainly cut your natural hair at this point in your recovery, however, be very careful to not disturb the grafts in any way. Of course, if your doctor has a different opinion, it's best to defer to him or her.
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June 25, 2017
Answer: Is it ok to trim my existing hair on day 8 of recovery from 2700 Neograft FUE procedure? You should have no problems with getting a haircut on day 8 following a NeoGraft. Tell your hair stylist not to touch the grafts themselves.Congratulations on getting a NeoGraft, and good luck.
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June 25, 2017
Answer: Is it ok to trim my existing hair on day 8 of recovery from 2700 Neograft FUE procedure? You should have no problems with getting a haircut on day 8 following a NeoGraft. Tell your hair stylist not to touch the grafts themselves.Congratulations on getting a NeoGraft, and good luck.
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