Will concealer left overnight ruin the growth of my new hair?

December 18, 2016
Asked By:cj1601 in North Sydney, AU

Hi , I am an every day user of hair concealer ( mane/toppik) I am now 2 months post transplant and all seems to be going as expected . My only worry is that I often leave the concealer in my hair overnight / maybe for even another day or 2 before washing it out. Could this have any effect on my new hair ? Thanks

Answers (8)

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December 21, 2016

Answer: Using concealer would not affect your transplanted hair. Many patients use it after surgery.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 21, 2016

Answer: Using concealer would not affect your transplanted hair. Many patients use it after surgery.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
December 20, 2016

Answer: Toppik

December 20, 2016

Answer: Toppik

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February 24, 2017

Answer: Concealer

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February 24, 2017

Answer: Concealer

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December 21, 2016

Answer: Hair concealer may increase folliculitis of the scalp in new grafted areas

December 21, 2016

Answer: Hair concealer may increase folliculitis of the scalp in new grafted areas

December 20, 2016

Answer: Will concealer left overnight ruin the growth of my new hair?

December 20, 2016

Answer: Will concealer left overnight ruin the growth of my new hair?

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