TonyB

I'm not sure if it's permissible to post certain links on this site. However, some Google results for Dr Van Eeden would cause me concern.

Wow! 9 months is the longest I've heard.

My clinic advised me that 14 days post fue ht, it is ok to buzz the entire head as the transplanted grafts would be deeply anchored at this stage. This seems to be the general consensus. After shaving, I didn't notice any blood so I don't think that I lost any grafts but I feel that I should have waited a bit longer before buzzing the scalp now. Just wondering how long other posters waited before shaving their head post fue ht? Thanks.

Was your surgeon a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians?

Hi Fueonly, Thanks for replying. Are you referring to scarring in the donor area as well as the recipient area?

Thanks for the reply California.

Is there any difference in the growth rate between transplanted scalp hair and transplanted beard hair? I'm curious as my beard grows a lot faster than the hair on my scalp. However, would this mean that transplanted beard hair would sprout earlier and faster on the scalp?

This is true to an extent. However, if somebody is genetically disposed to be a NW7, eating a healthy diet is unlikely to impact on the quality (and lack) of hair on their scalp.

The general consensus is that at around month 3, ht results start to show. Is this after 8 weeks ie month 3 or after 12 weeks when the third month has passed?

I had my transplant a few weeks ago. I have an important event this weekend and I would like to cover up areas where my hair has thinned on the crown. I wouldn't put the concealer near the transplanted grafts (mainly hairline). Would this be safe?

Hi All, I have been reading post ht surgery guidelines and advice online. Some of the steps seem daunting as I'm sure lots of other people are anxious like myself in case they do anything to damage the grafts in the weeks post surgery. Does anyone have any tips to avoid damaging the transplanted grafts post surgery from your own experience? Any advice is welcome

What about permanent hair dye which is really harsh?

Thanks for the replies. That's good to know

Is it safe to go in the sun before a transplant if you use a high spf on your scalp and/or wear a cap or should it be avoided? Any advice welcome

Thanks for your reply Scar5. It's all good