Will wearing a hat to work after hair transplant effect growth later on?

November 20, 2013
Asked By:Spgello

I took two weeks off work but when I returned to work I been wearing my hat or hard hat im a mounth post op just wondering if I can wear hat or no? Thanks for your time.

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November 25, 2018

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November 25, 2018

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September 26, 2018

Answer: Post op hair transplant

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September 26, 2018

Answer: Post op hair transplant

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Answer: Headwear After Hair Transplant

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Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 13, 2018

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