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Most doctors have specific post operative instructions. Ask your doctor if you have questions you are concerned about.In general you should be able to wear a hat a day after surgery. Your doctor (and other doctors) may have a different opinion. I would trust your doctor over strangers on the Internet.
Hello. I would wait until all the crusts have fallen off before wearing a winter hat. This process normally takes 7-14 days. Therefore to be safe I would wait 2 weeks post op.
Wait at least a week, preferably two when all the crusts/scabs have completely fallen off of your head. This is assuming there are no unique complications with your surgery that would require you to wait longer, so I suggest to verify with your doctor.
It is best to wait at least 7-10 days after the procedure to wear a winter hat, as winter hats tend to pull on the scalp.
I give my patients a hat when they leave the surgery on the day of the surgery for cover and camouflage. Make sure that the hat does not rub
Yes, it's normal but rare, Less than 5 percent of patients experience shock loss. Shock loss is due to the loss of normal hair whether it is from donor site or recipient area. It can occur with both FUE and strip procedures. Usually if it occurs it will take place in the recipient area. ...
For individuals that don’t want to shave the donor region FUT transplant is a good option. The hair can be kept long for FUT
Wow, there are some strong opinions below in this question. One of which I completely disagree with. There are no statistics that stage of that 4-5% of men who take Propecia will have all of these negative symptoms. We have been in practice for quite some time and never seen anyone become...
It is not uncommon to have some shedding of the hair as the follicles go into a little shock shortly after transplant. This usually occurs anywhere from 3-6 weeks after the procedure. The hair will start to grow shortly thereafter, and by 9 months you will be 80% of the way there. C...
It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen. Derma roller is not generally recommended after surgery.
Based on your photos yes you will need a second surgery but the best in your case will be to contact your surgeon or clinic and consult with them. Please ask for your before photos and you should see how the difference is in between before and after the surgery. Maybe this will help to find a...
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