How soon after can I undergo a Rhinoplasty after a hair transplant?

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I've read that surgery could cause temporary hair loss. I had a septorhinoplasty 6 months ago, i may need to go for a revision. If i decide to have a hair transplant for frontal hairline recession ( due to male pattern baldness--not related to the surgery), how long after should i wait before i can go for a revision rhinoplasty(without it affecting the transplanted hair)? My biggest fear is the transplanted hair falling out and dying. Thank You

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is important to undergo a revision rhinoplasty one year after the primary rhinoplasty, and one month after hair transplant. It's important to make sure the swelling of the forehead has subsided before undergoing a rhinoplasty

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear cs2390, As far as revision rhinoplasty it is typically recommended that you wait a year from your original rhinoplasty in order for your nose to have time to completely heal. While the majority of your swelling has dissipated in the first few months you may have some residual swelling especially in the tip that may take an entire year to fully resolve. I would discuss with your hair transplanting surgeon what their recommended time frame is for undergoing rhinoplasty surgery. You want to make sure that all of the swelling in the forehead is gone before proceeding with revision rhinoplasty. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

How soon after can I undergo a Rhinoplasty after a hair transplant?

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