OK To Blow-Dry Post-Op

[GogglesPaizano]

I'm now on my 5th day post-op (2228 FUs) and am wondering if it's OK to lightly blow-dry on and around my HT area. So far I have just been letting my head air dry after washing but this leaves my original hair laying fairly flat (i.e., no body). (Thanks in advance)

[GogglesPaizano]

I'm now on my 5th day post-op (2228 FUs) and am wondering if it's OK to lightly blow-dry on and around my HT area. So far I have just been letting my head air dry after washing but this leaves my original hair laying fairly flat (i.e., no body). (Thanks in advance)

[the B spot]

No, wait another week.

 

I do not believe you would do any lasting damage, but heat is bad---you should still be using lukewarm water not sprayed directly on for a few more days---better safe than sorry!

 

my opinion of course,

Jason

[GogglesPaizano]

I was just thinking of using the 'warm' setting and holding the hair dryer at a distance but I'll go ahead and wait a few more days just to be on the safe side. The concern for avoiding heat relates to another question I have regarding using post-op laser but I guess that the laser (clinic level, not comb) doesn't produce very much heat? That said, should I also be avoiding the few post-op laser sessions that came with my HT? I've read some positive posts regarding it's use for healing but I don't want to jeopardize my grafts.

[Maxxy]

I went for 3 post-op check ups and washes on days 1,2 and 3, they used a hair dryer each time.

 

When washing my own hair I brushed the native hair back, placed my hand above the receipt site and dried the native hair on a cold to low setting (switching between the 2 settings) - I did this for maybe 2 weeks.

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

Blow drying hair is OK if done properly. It is important to use a cooler setting so you do not cause any additional irritation or burning to the scalp. You probably want to hold the blow dryer a little farther away from the scalp than you normally do.