Is it OK to get a haircut after FUE transplant?

Question

Hello, I had a FUE transplant 10 days ago. Everything has gone very well and almost all the scabs are gone. As I have been told, almost all the hairs will now fall off. My question is: Can I cut or trimm my hair anytime soon? Using either scissors or clippers? (I used to trimm my hair very short before the surgery, using clippers)

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear GeorgestockholmThanks for the question. Although you do want to protect your scalp from the sun after surgery, avoid wearing hats for the first couple weeks. You can get back into the routine of getting a haircut about three weeks after your surgery. If you dye your hair, you can do so again at the end of the first month. I wish you all the best.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.There should be no issues with getting a haircut once your wound has healed.

Sean W. Delaney, MD · Answer

Hi George, once the scabs and hair have fallen off, the implanted hair bulbs should be secure and it is generally safe to get a hair cut at this point. I would confer with your hair transplant surgeon in case there may be any special circumstances that would preclude you from getting a buzz now.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

At this point now that the scabs are gone it's totally fine to get a haircut or trim down the hairs yourself. Always check in with your surgeon though in case there are specifics to your case that would require a longer waiting period. Good luck!

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

ten days postop it should be safe to trim your hair as short as you like.  That said, it is always prudent to check with your surgeon for his/her personal preference as there may be details unique to your case.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

At 10 days post-op you should be fine to get a hair cut. We offer our patients hair cuts at this point in some cases and have had no issue. It is still always best to check with the doctor that performed the procedure to get post-op instructions that are suitable for you.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

A hair cut is ok if all of the crusts are off of the recipient area. By that time, the grafts should be secure in their new home

Is it OK to get a haircut after FUE transplant?

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