Regular Member PGDMMB Posted January 17, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2019 I am due to return to work 11 days after HT and my job requires that I wear a helmet Is this enough time? And is this safe to do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 At 11 days post -op all the scabs from grafts in recipient area should be gone and you are safe to wear a helmet. I have had patients in a similar position and some chose to wear a thin cap under the helmet for a few weeks. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member PGDMMB Posted January 17, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Dr. Glenn Charles said: At 11 days post -op all the scabs from grafts in recipient area should be gone and you are safe to wear a helmet. I have had patients in a similar position and some chose to wear a thin cap under the helmet for a few weeks. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 17, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 17, 2019 To be honest, I wouldn’t risk it. I mean you’re probably fine, but why even risk it. That’s my opinion. 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member PGDMMB Posted January 17, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: To be honest, I wouldn’t risk it. I mean you’re probably fine, but why even risk it. That’s my opinion. Because I have to work haha how long would you suggest I leave it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 17, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 17, 2019 Personally, until the grafts have shed. Obviously, I’m a patient myself, so it’s just my paranoid cautious side speaking. You’ll probably be fine as Dr. Charles mentioned. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member baldlivesmatter Posted January 18, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2019 Yeah, I tend to lay on the more cautious side as well and would suggest 2 weeks (so an additional 3 days). Looks like this specific question was discussed on real self (link ) with the majority of surgeons agreeing with Dr. Charles while a few more conservatively said to wait a month. 1700 grafts w/ Dr. Diep 1300 grafts w/ Dr. Nadimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member purple18 Posted January 18, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted January 18, 2019 What kind of helmet is it? 11 days is probably fine but might be cutting it a little close. I think it matters some how tight the helmet is and how much it rubs when coming on/off, and how often you do that. Does it get sweaty under there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HopefulRaven Posted January 22, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2019 I'm obviously not a doctor but I personally wouldn't have even considered wearing a helmet so soon. My main concern would be infection and irritation of the scalp. I'm admittedly very paranoid about these things, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shera Posted January 22, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) You haven't mentioned if you are having FUT or FUE. After 11 days you will be lucky if all your crusts have fallen off unless you force them off when washing your scalp. It can take upto 14 days to be scab free. If you are going down the FUE route then a tight fitting helmet will cause you irritation in both the donor and recipient areas, it will be uncomfortable for you. If you are going down the FUT path then it's probably wise to fully heal up before wearing the helmet. If you reopen the wound you could be looking at a bad scar. Also it is likely you will experience similar discomfort in the recipient zone. If you must wear a helmet, see if you can wear one a few sizes up and underneath wear a bandana to protect your scalp (possible use aloe vera/other anti-irritant cream too) and pad your oversized helmet until it fits snug. Edited January 22, 2019 by Shera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now