Is it okay to use a double-edge safety razor after hair transplant?

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Is this okay to use at the transplanted area after 11 weeks? A double-edge safety razor.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There should be no issue with shaving your head 11 weeks after surgery.  If you are concerned contact your doctor.

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Peter1111,To shave 11 weeks after a hair transplant whether it is beard or scalp should be totally without consequence. There is less risk of a knick with the electric shaver but the traditional two edge razor is a very close and gratifying experience.Sincerely,Bernardino A. Arocha, MD

Satinder Singh, MBBS, DNB · Answer

Shaving the transplanted area after 11 weeks of the procedure is absolutely ok and you can use electric clipper or blade razor without any consequence but one should do it carefully so as there should not be any Knicks and cuts over the area.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Shaving your hair 11 weeks after transplant should not cause any problems.  By that time you can do anything you normally would do with your own natural hair.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

yes, A double-edge safety razor is OK okay to use at the transplanted area after 11 weeks.it does not cause any harm .

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Is it okay to use a double-edge safety razor after hair transplant?

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