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@Gatsby @A_4_Archan thanks both - I’m just past 6 months post op, have been styling my hair with water this whole time lol. I’ll ask my surgeon just to make sure

Title sums it up - when is it safe to start using hair styling products (gels, sprays, leave in conditioners etc) after a hair transplant? Thanks!

Hey guys. What are your opinions on when it’s safe to go outside without a hat post op? For reference I’m about 3.5 months post op and have not gone outside without a hat yet - trying to protect the recipient from the sun and also UV rays on cloudy days. When did you go outside without a hat? My post op says to wear a hat for 3-6 months but obviously 3 months vs 6 months is quite a big gap of time. I’ll probably just play it safe but please tell me your experiences thanks!

Haha. I came up with my own method: I slept very elevated laying on my back, but would cocoon the duvet around my whole body and wrap it under my arms/hands.. so basically my arms wouldn’t be able to move. That way if I did try and squeeze free of the duvet cocoon i’d probably wake myself up lol. I slept like this for weeks and it worked for me 😃 @lunch_owl

Would the pics determine whether or not the scalp can be shaved months after FUE? Or you just curious to see? I may make a thread soon

Ok cool, thanks! Do you know what the advised time period is before buzzing the scalp? I’ve seen so many different opinions online

Hey guys, how long do you have to wait post-op before buzzing / cutting hair? I have been letting it grow out for a few months ever since I had my HT (shaved FUE), so as you can imagine, the difference between my native / transplanted areas are looking quite ridiculous now. 😅 I really want to buzz my whole head down to 3mm or so but I don’t know if it could somehow affect or damage the growth, or if I’d have to use scissors?

Thanks, I’ll definitely keep taking it and see what happens. On the topic of implanted hairs maturing… when they initially appear, is it like a black dot on the scalp, or are they basically invisible when they’re growing and only become noticeable once they’ve gained some pigment/matured a bit?

Okay thanks, I just thought it was strange! I haven’t had any side effects thankfully, so I’ll just keep taking it.

Hey guys, just a question really - I’ve been taking oral minoxidil for approx 2 months now to support my recent HT, I was expecting some sort of shed by now (of native hair) but it hasn’t happened. Does this mean it’s not working?

You can send them an email directly: customer.care@mywhtc.com

thanks guys, I got confirmation that it’s fine to start taking straight away - now I just need to find a supplier

Anyone know of reliable companies / doctors (UK based) that prescribe oral minoxidil 2.5 - 5mg? I’m aware of ‘Hims’ and ‘Manual’, never used these companies before though and I’d prefer to not be tied up in a subscription service. I’ll consider it though if they’re decent. If anyone has experience with this please share!

I don’t want to interfere with the transplant… any general consensus on this?

Getting a little concerned as I’m still swollen after several days.. if it is decreasing it’s at a snails pace. Kind of tired of looking like mr potato head. Thanks guys!