hey dakota,

I feel your pain man. I took 10 days off myself, and go back this upcomming wednesday. I still have scabs on my head so hopefully they will heal/fall off before then. I've been showering twice a day and scrubbing lightly to help get them off. They're comming, but slowly..

I work in an office, so i can't hide my HT with a hat. I guess i'll just use toppik to help conceal while i still have the grafts, until they shed. I usually use toppik anyhow b/c my hair is thin, but i imagine this being the only way for people to conceal their HT until the grafts start to grow in for good?

It took me awhile to get up the nerve to do it, and i still don't know how well it will turn out, but all you can do is be optimistic if this is what you truly want. Do your homework, choose a good doc, and you should be fine. What people think in the comming weeks will pale in comparison to all the extra hair you'll have down the road!

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In my 3 HT's I have returned to work at around 10 days with no problem with anyone notcing.. NOW, there were a couple things I did to help

1- didnt shave my head for the procedure
2- kept the donor area long enough to cover the sutures
3- Used Dermatch ( and the remaining hair) to cover the pinkness? slight scabs left
4- Left my hair a little longer to conceal

thats the plan

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So I can wear a hat FOR 8 HOURS A DAY and NOT have any side effects is this true?

only after your grafts are set. usually after 10 days from the HT surgery, the grafts aren't going anywhere. wearing a hat before that period, and you risk dislodging some grafts depending on how the hat fits.

The hairs on your head get most of their oxygen from your blood stream, not via the top of your head. This is why using concealers or wearing a hat don't really affect your hair-loss / strength. Just ensure you eat a proper diet with good nutriot that will allow your body able to carry oxygen to your head thru your blood adequately!

I took various vitamins and reduced certain mineral intake such as iron. Eat plenty of protein as well, and fruits and veggies to aid in skin repair.

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