Nervous About Work Event After FUE

[delmarko]

Hey all, I hope you're good!

I'm due for FUE in Leeds on May 13th (The Private Clinic, Doctor Raja) for a Norwood level 3 hairline "fix" with 1,700 grafts.

I have a work event which is pretty public about 11-12 days later and I'm really nervous about it. Lots of people will see me and, while there's a little trepidation about saying "I've had a hair transplant" (which I know i'll get over), I'm really nervous about the "state" my head will be in at around that time and, in particular, whether I'll be able to wear a hat that's suitable (i.e. not a fishing hat, etc) to stop my nerves.

There'll be a lot of people there from my industry and I really just don't want to look scabbed up and red (I know I might do) without being able to somehow cover it?

I'm sorry if this has been covered a lot before on the forums, I'm new here so just finding my feet.

Thank you.

 

[loui]

Hey all, I hope you're good!

I'm due for FUE in Leeds on May 13th (The Private Clinic, Doctor Raja) for a Norwood level 3 hairline "fix" with 1,700 grafts.

I have a work event which is pretty public about 11-12 days later and I'm really nervous about it. Lots of people will see me and, while there's a little trepidation about saying "I've had a hair transplant" (which I know i'll get over), I'm really nervous about the "state" my head will be in at around that time and, in particular, whether I'll be able to wear a hat that's suitable (i.e. not a fishing hat, etc) to stop my nerves.

There'll be a lot of people there from my industry and I really just don't want to look scabbed up and red (I know I might do) without being able to somehow cover it?

I'm sorry if this has been covered a lot before on the forums, I'm new here so just finding my feet.

Thank you.

At that time you could use a cap if youd like, since the grafts should be perfectly anchored, usually Drs say do not wear one for the first 10 days.

This is how my transplanted area looked 10 days post op

 

[Bigmac]

Do you have any pictures you could share? Will you be fully buzzed down for the procedure like Louii above? After 10 days wearing a hat will not be an issue. Try to get one that’s not a tight fit. Depending on the event, what type of hats are acceptable?

 

[delmarko]

Hey, thanks you guys.

Yeah, hats are acceptable (baseball, trucker are fine) and I’m not sure on the fully buzz cut look yet! Maybe!

I have the procedure in around one week so will share pics after that. My first day of hat wearing would be around day 11 - so it’s tight

 

[Bigmac]

Wearing a loose baseball cap is fine. I would get one that has mesh as past of it. This will help with keeping the scalp from sweating. At 11 days there should be no issues wearing one.
I’ll look forward to seeing your pictures.
All the best for the surgery.

 

[NZK Medical]

Hey, thanks you guys.

Yeah, hats are acceptable (baseball, trucker are fine) and I’m not sure on the fully buzz cut look yet! Maybe!

I have the procedure in around one week so will share pics after that. My first day of hat wearing would be around day 11 - so it’s tight

Having an even cut hairstyle is often better than shaved sides and much longer hair over the top of your head. Initially, it´s common to prefer to leave the top longer, but after having a change of heart. When seeing the look. It can also make cleaning and washing easier. Dependent on the size and position of the procedure. Maybe cut your hair shorter prior to your procedure. It can help become accustomed to the style.

 

[Kevboy]

How was your surgery?

 

[Bigmac]

Hope the surgery went well and you’re recovering well.