Does FUE really work for hair loss from wearing braids?

Question

I am currently doing some modeling. I am interested in having the FEU procedure due to hair loss from braids. I am currently wearing wigs to cover it up. If I were to get the procedure.. would I be able to work afterwards and wear my wig?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

FUE is a method of harvesting hair follicles. It stands for Follicular Unit Extraction.  It has nothing to do with success of a surgery.  Wearing braids has no relation to FUE.  IF you have hair loss or traction hair loss, it is best to see a doctor for an examination.

Anthony Bared, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes.  FUE extractions for hair transplantation for traction alopecia works well.  The limiting factor would be the quality and density of the donor hair.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Yes, depending on your doctor's typical care instructions and the tightness and type of the wig, it generally would be safe to wear a wig about two weeks after the FUE procedure.

Gregory Michael Bazell, MD · Answer

The easy answer is yes you can work and wear a wig as soon as a couple days after an FUE procedure.  It's important that you receive an evaluation of your loss and your donor hair to ensure you are a good candidate for the procedure.

Rae Lynne Kinler, MD · Answer

your donor and recipient areas should be evaluated in a hair transplant consultation. Yes, FUE can be done, but it depends on your donor, density, as well as need for grafts in the recipient area.

Does FUE really work for hair loss from wearing braids?

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