Is it safe to use make up powder on your hair after a hair transplant ?

Question

I received a hair transplant 4 months ago today and I've been using powder in my hair to conceal the bald spots. Is this safe to use? Does this stop the growing process?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There should be no issue but it is best to check with your doctor who performed your surgery in case there are issue specific to your situation.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

At this point you can use any type of topical concealer you like.You don't have to worry about injuring any of the grafts.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

After 4 months your healing process should be finished, so you can do whatever you want to your head and not worry about harming your grafts any more than you'd worry if it was normal hair. Unless your doctor has indicated otherwise or for some reason your healing process was delayed there's no reason to worry. Asking your doctor can't hurt.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

On the 8th day after surgery  you are safe to use make up and conceal powder without any harm to hair follicle. Be patient and you should start to see growth in approximately 3 months.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

After four months topical products should not be a problem.  It wouldn't hurt to run the name of the product by your surgeon to assure he/she agrees.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Once all of the crusts have left, you can use make-up without any worry. You are now normal and need to wait out the growth

Is it safe to use make up powder on your hair after a hair transplant ?

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