Hair dryer and wax after hair transplant: I have had a 1700 grafts 2 weeks ago. (Photo)

Question

I had the procedure to restore hairline around temples (see pic from day 1). My native hair was unshaven. I am now 14 days post procedure & about to return to work. My Dr is conservative & wants me to avoid hair dryer & wax but this is impractical given I need to be presentable for work. Aside from “follow your Drs instructions” answers: A) when do you advise use of low power cool setting hair dryer on native hair after transplants? b) when do you advise use of hair wax?

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Great, question. I permit to my patients to use the hair dryer (5 days PO), dye the hair (2 weeks PO), use hair spray or wax (one week after the transplant). But, I respect your surgeon and I will suggest you to follow his/her PO instructions. Good luck.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

Only you surgeon knows the specific details of you procedure, and if there are any unusual factors that make it unwise to use wax or a hair dryer two weeks after surgery.  I suggest you follow your surgeon's instructions

Dilan Fernando, MBBS · Answer

After 14 days you should be able to use a hair dryer and wax on your hair as the grafts are fully embedded.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 2 weeks I allow my patients to use a hair dryer or to dye their hair as everything is healed by this time

Hair dryer and wax after hair transplant: I have had a 1700 grafts 2 weeks ago. (Photo)

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