Hello, I had a successful FUE procedure 1 year ago, the hairs in my recipient area have grown well, I used minox and finasteride but stopped after 1 month post Ht due to side effects. I would like to ask the pros here if it is okay and safe to start using a Derma pen 1x a week with needles set at 1mm/1.5mm to micro needle areas on my scalp that are already growing transplanted hairs as I would like added new naive hair growth for added density, is it safe to do this?..Would it damage the hairs?
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Maybe. You need to give it time to heal/recover. As you know, there is certainly a risk of being over-harvested with this procedure, but you will have a better idea of where you stand around month 6. In the meantime, explore different hairstyles to enhance what you have . Best of luck to you.
Protocols vary for each surgeon, but most will recommend keeping the implanted grafts moist with some kind of spray. This will prevent the grafts from drying out, thus, gradually allowing the scabs to form so it's not all at once. The donor area is usually kept moist with ointment...
After a hair transplant we advise to carefully protect the transplanted hairs for the first 5 days, after which showering and increasing your activities is possible. The transplanted hair shafts will typically fall out in about 3 weeks and the new hairs will start to grow in at 3-4 months. Full...
