First Haircut

[snydez99]

Hi,

 

I'm three months out from a transplant from Dr Gabel. I need a haircut

as my stubbel on top is getting long and so is the rest of my hair.

Are there any precautions I need to take?

thanks

[Dutch]

Congrats. Good doc too.

I wouldn't worry now. Just don't have the back & especially the sides cut short, maybe a number 4-5 on the clippers for now. Try to get the top to be cut lightly & gently.

So a family member can do it?...

[Louise]

Hi snydez99

 

At your first haircut you may want to ask your hair stylist to look at the donor scar before cutting your hair just to ensure that they do not cut it too short.

 

Patient's donor scar may be pink for 6 months post-op and a few patients may get some shedding above or below the incision in the first few months. If your hair is cut too short it may be difficult to hide the donor scar while it is healing and all you can do at that point is wait until it grows in again.

 

I hope this helps.