Is it safe to have a hair cut after FUE?

Question

I had an FUE procedure 18 days ago and I would like to have a hair cut because its clear that I had something in the back of my head because of the way the donor area looks. What type of hair cut is save?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Around 2 weeks after FUE operation you can have a hair cut for the donor area. but for the recipient area it is better to wait 5-6 month for a normal hair cut. in this time it is better to use just the scissors.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear adamsammutmtThanks for the question. Although you do want to protect your scalp from the sun after surgery, avoid wearing hats for the first couple weeks. You can get back into the routine of getting a haircut about three weeks after your surgery. If you dye your hair, you can do so again at the end of the first month. I wish you all the best.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Any type of hair cut is safe.  You can cut your hair and not worry about any issues associated with surgery.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

I like patients to wait 14-18 days to get a haircut. At this point, there is minimal to no chance that a removed hair will bring with it the transplant follicle. If there is a lot of crusting, I prefer patients deal with the crusting first and wait until day 18. Otherwise, day 14 is usually OK. Be sure to ask the surgeon who performed the procedure as he or she may have specific advice.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

This is something you should talk to your doctor about. However, in general the rule is any hair cut is ok after 2-3 weeks

Sean Behnam, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

At 18 days you more or less be done healing. Assuming you are, there's no reason why you shouldn't get a hair cut. At this point you can do mostly anything you'd normally do to your hair, except maybe dyeing- wait 3-4 weeks for that.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 3 weeks any good hair stylist or barber can cut your hair if you do not detect any problems. No problem.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

You should see your doctor for post op to make sure everything has healed.  If the healing process is normal, at this point you can have a hair cut.  it is usually safe to get a hair cut after three weeks.

Is it safe to have a hair cut after FUE?

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