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How soon can you use it after a transplant? I read somewhere the radation and uv raylight might be bad for the hair....any advice? Does it speed up growth using it after a transplant compared to not using it?

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Adam,

 

This is a pretty hot topic. If you use the forum's search feature you will find quite a bit of debate regarding laser hair therapy.

 

I would say that most agree that lasers do not do much for the hair cosmetically speaking. However, they may expedite healing after surgery.

 

You can use the laser 10 days post surgery.

 

Here's an article from our Hair Loss Q&A Blog that may interest you:

 

Laser Therapy for Hair Loss: Medical Marvel or Quackery.

David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant

 

I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice.

 

View my Hair Loss Website

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I also am a skeptic regarding laser combs in general. If you do choose to use one post-op, be sure to follow your doctor's advice. I would think that most will want to be sure your epidermis is completely healed.

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It's bunk peddled by those that will sell you anything and everything, in fact if a doctor offers it i suggest you seek another doctor.

 

To me it is a big red flag, Hair Club For Men territory.

Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A.

Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010

Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011

Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016

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