FUT hair transplant + scarves - yes or no?

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I am almost 1 month post of my FUT Hair Transplant procedure and I've been told that within the 2nd week the hair grafts are placed and I am able to wear hats, head scarves (satin), etc. on my head. I've opted into wearing satin head scarves to cover my transplanted area until I notice a sufficient amount of growth to wear my hair out. Will me wearing head scarves to cover the area in away hurt my chances of getting GREAT results or affect my grafts?? Help.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can wear a scarf two weeks after FUE hair transplant surgery.  If you are concerned by this, you can always give your doctor a call.

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

1 month out from FUT hair transplant you are free to wear anything on you head that you like.   By this time transplanted grafts should be well seeded and although they may have shed their hairs, new hairs will still grow in no matter what hat or scarf you wear.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Thanks for this question.  Often patients are eager to hide any work done. In the case of hair transplant, a hat or scarf can do the job perfectly without compromising the result.  An important word of advice is to make sure any hat or scarf you use is clean, ideally recently washed.You should check with your hair transplant surgeon and follow your doctor's recommendation for your particular caseBest of luck with your recovery from Manhattan.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Dear J0y24Be sure to check with your surgeon for final verification on appropriate post op care.However, there is generally no problem wearing scarves or hats at one month post op.The type of hair loss you have, whether the transplant was done at the right stage, your age, how many grafts you had, how they were handled, how your grafts were harvested and how meticulous you were in post op care - these are the factors that affect great results.

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

We see alot of people that always have this same question, whether it be man or woman. After 1 month you are definitely clear to wear whatever you want on your head and over the grafts.

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Answer: Wearing head scarves post transplant

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Answer: You can wear whatever you want

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