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

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Peter1111Sep 17, 2016

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

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Satinder Singh, MBBS, DNB
Dr. Satinder Singh, MBBS, DNB
Otolaryngologist
Answered on Feb 15, 2018
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Dr. Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS
Dr. Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Oct 5, 2016
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Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 20, 2016
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Sep 19, 2016
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Dr. Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
Dr. Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
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There should be no reason why you can't have protein in your diet.  If you are concerned always check with your doctor.

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