Is touching the recipient area on 4th day after FUE a cause for concern?

November 1, 2016
Asked By:sherryamit in New Delhi, IN

Hi, i have done the hair transplant in the front of my head and by mistake with light fingers i have waved my fingers from front to back in the opposite direction. There is no beading or no hair folecule out. It is the fourth day when it happen. yesterday i had my first head wash at the doctor clinic. Is there any worry regarding the root damage or hair growth of new hairs.

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Answer: There should be no issue with touching your head or hair after the surgery just as long as you are careful

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November 11, 2016

Answer: There should be no issue with touching your head or hair after the surgery just as long as you are careful

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Answer: Lightly Touching Grafts

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