After grafts are "anchored" in after 4 weeks....

[FUE2014]

is there *any* physical trauma, such as cuts, bumps, burns, clipper use etc, which could damage or dislodge them and affect growth?

[Dr. David Josephitis]

FUE2014,

 

Even after 2 weeks, the grafts are "anchored" into the scalp very well. The hairs will typically shed over the course of the first couple of months. The follicle or "root" is still firmly planted and will resume growing over the course of the next 12 months. At Shapiro Medical we typically tell our patients that they can care for their hair in a normal fashion. This means that they can get a hair cut or use clippers on their head without affecting the future growth of the grafts.

 

Now the scalp where the hair was transplanted is still an area where you should be cautious. This is an area of the scalp we tell patients to avoid getting sun-burned. The scalp tends to burn much faster the first few months after surgery. Also ,you will want to avoid any harmful chemicals such as those that are used in hair dyes. These chemical or physical burns could not only affect the superficial skin, but also hinder the growth of the future grafts.

 

Bumps and cuts to the scalps if severe, may also damage the underlying transplanted grafts. The potential for hair loss here depends greatly on the type and extent of physical injury to the scalp. Normal bumps and hits to the head with routine activity should not damage any of the grafts.

[FUE2014]

Thanks very much for your response Dr Josephitis.