Hair Transplant for Men and Tefillin
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Question
Hello,
I was offered to treat baldness through hair transplantation.
I asked about tefillin, and they told me that this is done right before the holiday.
But there is one day (this year it falls on the Friday before Passover) which is the day after the hair transplant, where there is a problem placing tefillin on the transplant site, and they suggested placing only the box without the straps (which are made of leather and there is an issue placing them on the fresh transplant site), held in hand.
Is it appropriate to do so, or is it better to forgo the hair transplant, or is there another solution (perhaps placing with straps over a bandage that will be placed on the head or any other solution), or is it better not to do a hair transplant at all?
Thank you in advance!
Answer
Hello
It is not permissible to hold the straps in hand, nor to place anything that would separate between the strap and the head.
According to the instructions of our Rabbi, shlita, on this matter, one should place the tefillin for a moment as required, and immediately remove it.
Based on what has been clarified, there is no medical issue with this.
[You may personally consult the medical institution where you plan to have the transplant].
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