Hair touching after FUE?

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I am 3 weeks after FUE and everytime i touch my head with the tips of my fingers during the wash or to apply the monoxidil and even if i moved the palm of my hand gently over the recepient area i see hairs on my hand, I know shedding is normal at this stage but can touching my head affect the grafts at this stage ? Should i stop touching the new hairs ?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

I don't recommend touching your surgery area for about a week after surgery. Touching your head afterwards won't cause permanent damage. But also, you should get contact your doctor first and ask for information.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.   There is nothing wrong with touching your scalp.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

It ıs very normal that your hair sheds. You can touch your head that is not a problem. The permanent hair grows after the shedding and the total look will be complete around 12-14 months.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

3 weeks post operative is the time when you can touch and rub your head already, nothing will happen, you can use shower head during washing, rub with finder tips during washing procedure. The hair loss is normal, because we expect some of the hair to fall off before they start to regrow back.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

Nine to ten days after your surgery, it is relatively safe to touch and rub and wash your hair briskly - really

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