hairyharry

11 minutes ago, Gokuhairline said:

Im also experiencing this and have seen a few others also comment about this happening...my donor was not curly. wonder if it will stay curly or straighten out with time.

How long are you post-op?

My natural hair has not been curly but fairly straight. It could be that my hair is turning grey and the texture is different than when I was younger. What's new is I haven't had a hairline for many years so maybe my new "normal" is a little curly. I wouldn't call my donor hair as "curly" but I guess it does have a slight bend to it.

I used a top-tier surgeon who is very highly recommended on this and other forums as well. This is not a "mis-angled" issue as it's not the angle of the hair but the hair itself having a slight bend to it. You might call it "frizzy" but I'm seeing a slight curl to the hair. Yes, I am VERY happy with the results - better than expected - very natural, dense and thick. I can try to provide pics as well.

I had a HT almost 6 months ago. The new hair looks great! Very dense and full. I'm extremely happy with the results thus far but the new hair is curly. I like it but my "normal" hair was a lot straighter. Does the new hair typically come in curly then straighten out over time? As I mentioned, it's been 6 months post op. Just curious.

I use "Just for Men" but was told it is harsh for your hair. What is the best/safest hair color product for dying hair?

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I'm 10 weeks post-op. When is it safe to color/dye hair?
Also, what is the safest product to use? I've been using "Just for Men" but was told that is harsh/bad for your hair.

14 minutes ago, John1991 said:

Those will impact your scar not at all. Unless you do them on Sunday or when there’s a full moon 

Thanks for the helpful response.

On 6/11/2022 at 9:53 AM, Melvin- Moderator said:

I would abstain from any heavy lifting that puts strain on your neck. You don’t wanna stretch the scar. I wouldn’t do anything that strains the neck for at least 6 months. 

Thanks for the response. If I cannot do bench press, are the following lifts safe two months after an FUT?

- Bicep Curls
- Dead Lifts with Light Weight (~100 lbs)

If I cannot do bench press, are the following lifts safe two months after an FUT?

- Bicep Curls
- Dead Lifts with Light Weight (~100 lbs)

How important is protein for hair growth after a HT? Anyone have experience with the help hair whey protein shakes?

On 6/6/2022 at 8:33 AM, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

Hairyharry,

A baseball cap should work just fine in protecting your newly transplanted scalp from the sun.  I employed this method several times as I had for hair transplants. After the first one I actually went to the beach two days later which admittedly wasn’t the best idea in the world.  But I already had scheduled plans with friends amd I didn’t want to cancel.   My transplant and my scalp were very well protected although it was quite hot and I did sweat.   Sweating won’t hurt anything but it can make your scalp itch and scratching isn’t a good idea.

Long story short, a baseball cap will work just fine and protecting yourself from the sun however, make sure that there is no mesh material on top. I find that the fitted hats work the best but it needs to be a lose for for the first week.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant 

My office desk faces floor to ceiling windows. Although it faces north and I'm not getting direct sunlight there is sunlight coming into the room. Is there any concern about UV damaging my newly transplanted hair from this or is the concern only with a sunburn from direct sunlight?

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I'm 5 weeks post-op. At what point post-op is it safe to start working out and lifting weights (bench press, dead lifts, etc)?

25 minutes ago, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

Hairyharry,

A baseball cap should work just fine in protecting your newly transplanted scalp from the sun.  I employed this method several times as I had for hair transplants. After the first one I actually went to the beach two days later which admittedly wasn’t the best idea in the world.  But I already had scheduled plans with friends amd I didn’t want to cancel.   My transplant and my scalp were very well protected although it was quite hot and I did sweat.   Sweating won’t hurt anything but it can make your scalp itch and scratching isn’t a good idea.

Long story short, a baseball cap will work just fine and protecting yourself from the sun however, make sure that there is no mesh material on top. I find that the fitted hats work the best but it needs to be a lose for for the first week.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant 

Thanks for your response. This is exactly what I was looking for! 

9 hours ago, Antlor said:

I had my second HT about 2 months ago. Well I had my car windows tinted a few years ago. Yes, I do spray sunscreen on my scalp and then rub it for thorough coverage. Note that I use sunscreen frequently and application to my scalp is a new regimen for me now. 

OP: "Do baseball caps sufficiently protect the recipient area after HT?" Short of tinting my car windows and using sunscreen on my scalp, will a baseball cap sufficiently protect the recipient area 1-6 months after HT?

11 minutes ago, Antlor said:

@hairyharryIf you are concerned about UV radiation, you can tint all your windows including front windshield of your car. That would block out a lot of the harmful UV rays. Additionally, you can spary on some scalp sunscreen.

@Antlor Is this what you did after your HT?

3 hours ago, BaldBobby said:

I was told the harm comes from direct sunlight so driving in a car should be fine unless you have a sunroof open. 

Thanks for the response. I always wear a hat when outside. I guess my question is "As long as I wear a hat outside, does that fully protect the recipient site?" I suspect the answer is "yes" but looking for confirmation if true. Thanks

Do baseball caps sufficiently protect the recipient area after HT?

I'm 1 month post-op and I've tried to limit sun exposure. When I'm forced to go outside or drive I wear a baseball cap to protect my recipient area from the sun. 
I have not been outside long enough to get a sunburn although I've driven for a couple of hours in my car and wore a baseball cap the entire time.
Is that safe?

How soon after an FUT is it safe to get a hair cut?

30 minutes ago, Ryan Daniel said:

Don't worry, you're fine

Was there any bleeding? Either way, nothing can remove your grafts from scalp now. In fact they can't even be removed permanently by manual extraction punch because there is a 70% chance they grow back

 

Yes, a little bleeding. Small area, mostly scraped the skin and caused a slight bump/bruise. 
So mad at myself! I've been super careful and have done everything I was told to do. Ugh!
At least I'm 1 most post-op and didn't do this in the first week. I just hope I didn't damage the graft/root.

I was ducking under my garage door while it was opening and hit my head!
I'm 1 month post-op. Could I have damaged the new graphs?!

I hit the 3 week post-op mark and it started shedding. 🙂 Is it normal to having a lot of itching during shedding? All my scabs are gone BTW.

Does shedding of the transplanted hair ALWAYS occur? I've read it happens 2-3 weeks after surgery. I'm 3 weeks post-op and the hair has not shed and is in fact growing. Is it possible shedding may not occur and the hair just grows directly without shedding? If so, is that a good thing?

On 5/11/2022 at 1:13 PM, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

Hairyharry,

Every hair transplant surgeon has their own unique set a postoperative instructions. However, personally I showered a couple times a day after the 5th day and while in the shower, I would gently apply shampoo on my scalp, let it sit for a couple minutes and wash it off. Then I would apply conditioner gently, let it sit for a couple minutes and then I would begin working off the scabs with the conditioner still in my hair.

Ultimately, I would use both of my hands and gently massage the scabbed area with my fingertips (not the nails) in a circular motion. I would do this all over the scalp, especially the scabbed area and after several minutes, I would rinse the scalp and then repeat.  I would do this for approximately 15 minutes to a half hour depending on how I felt the progress was going. I was never forceful with any of the scabs and would use logic and common sense to ensure none of the grafts were damaged/dislodged.

The reason I would apply the shampoo first and then let the conditioner sit on my scalp for a few minutes before beginning to massage the area in a circular motion was to allow the shampoo and conditioner to moisten the scalp and loosen the scabs.

I had a total of four hair transplants and by the third one I was an expert at removing scabs quite quickly without causing any damage to the grafts.  But like I said, every surgeon has their own unique set of postoperative instructions and it’s always best to follow them.

That said, the above was my personal technique which seemed to work well for me.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant 

Very helpful, thanks! 

8 minutes ago, JosephT said:

no, they wanted me to use some silver or copper spray thing, that was like a water that would dry. unfortunately, I didn't know about it on my first 2 transplants.  It's the 3rd one when I did the ointment, and didn't have scabs or shock loss. If I recall correctly, I saw it on some forum, years ago, and it stuck with me.

It seems like HT post-op is not (yet) an exact science. Depending on who you talk to you get different answers and suggestions for post-op procedures. Some say the grafts are fully secure after 7 days, others say 10 to 14 days. That's a big difference. As far as the best way to manage/treat scabs, I've heard and read at least a dozen different approaches. Maybe it's just me being an engineer. I expect well understood and documented procedures. 🙂