Can eye strain and headache from using the computer affect the results of a FUE hair transplant?

Question

I'm a healthy non-smoker 26 yo. I had FUE procedure done 2 months ago. 9 days after, I felt discomfort in my eyes and a bit of headache from using the computer for a couple hours. In 2 or 3 occasions during the 1st month I left the computer to bed with a more intense headache and eye strain. After the sleep rest it would go away. I've read these headaches and eye strain do decrease the blood flow in eyes and head. Can it affect the results? Can these headaches be compared to smoking a cigarette?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Eye strain or staring at a computer screen will not affect your hair transplant surgery.  If you have issues, it is best to contact your doctor.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

There should be no relationship between eye strain,headaches and the results of your hair transplant.Just wait and watch it grow!

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

Eye strain should not have any adverse effects on your graft results.  It takes a good 8-12 months to see the final results so you have a while to wait.  A headache will not decrease circulation to the scalp like the nicotine in a cigarette.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

FUE transplants require an excellent surgeon and team. Once done well, it will grow even if you use a computer 12 hours per day

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