When Can I Start Using Concealers after a Hair Transplant?

This question, from a member of our Hair Restoration Social Community and Discussion Forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. Glenn Charles:

I recently had a [tag]hair transplant[/tag] and I wanted to know when is it safe to start using [tag]DermMatch[/tag]. My doctor said I could start using [tag]Rogaine[/tag] ([tag]minoxidil[/tag]) 7 days post-op but   I’ve been getting mixed opinions about when I can start DermMatch. The DermMatch FAQ says you can start after a couple of days but some posts suggest to wait for a couple of weeks to a month or even more.

I tell my patients that it is safe to resume using [tag]concealers[/tag] after all of the scabs have fallen off. At that point there is not a lot the patient or [tag]hair restoration[/tag] physician can do to change the results. However, proper nutrition and good overall health help to reduce the risks of post-operative side effects and complications.

Dr. Glenn Charles

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David – aka TakingThePlunge
Assistant Publisher and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum

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