When can I use hair straightener after my FUE surgery? Does the heat still damage the grafts after 7-10 days? (Photo)

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I have added 1400 grafts ( 2000 hair ) on the front area I didn't shave my hair it was transplanted on my long hair I have just shaved the donor area I am thinking to start style how it was before till I get the complete results from the surgery in few month. Also I am not satisfied about the amount grafts I wanted thick hair on front but the doctor told me because I am from be Middle East he found it very hard to extract more than 1400 in a day because the grafts is curly and it will end up losing hair

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Always follow up with your doctor for any post operative care issues.  It is also a courtesy to your doctor to keep him/her in the loop.  Your doctor will know the specifics of your surgery and will be better able to advise you. It is not generally advisable to use hair straighteners or hot irons after surgery.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Using a hot iron is not a good idea after a hair transplant for at least 1 months, possibly never if you don't know how to be careful with it. If the doctor had trouble getting out more than 1400 grafts, there must be some reason, as we almost never see that as a problem so ask your doctor again about it and reference what I said here.

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