Hair transplant - when is it ok to brush hair? 4 months post op FUE.

Question

I’m almost 4 months post op and I was wondering if brushing my hair lightly to the side everyday will effect it?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  There is no reason why you cannot brush your hair.  What have you been doing for the last 4 months?

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. First 2 weeks after hair transplant is very delicate. Patients should be very gentle. And 15 days after the surgery, they can get back to their normal life and brush their hair. You are 4 months post-op, do not hesitate to go for it.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. As a general rule, the hair transplanted is quite delicate in the first two weeks after transplant. By one month, the follicle is more than inset in the vast majority of patients. At 4 months, there is really nothing you can do with a combing brushing your hair that could influence the result. Go for it!

Ben Talei, MD · Answer

Typically patients are safe to brush their hair gently 2 weeks post op. Once all the little scabs have fallen out you can resume brushing your hair normally.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You can brush your hair once the FUE recipient sites have healed which should be in a week or so. Then be gentle with brushing

Hair transplant - when is it ok to brush hair? 4 months post op FUE.

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Answer: You are totally safe to brush your hair

Answer: You are totally safe to brush your hair

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Hair transplant - when is it ok to brush hair? 4 months post op FUE.

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Answer: You are totally safe to brush your hair

Answer: You are totally safe to brush your hair

Answer: Brushing your hair

Answer: Brushing your hair

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