Hi there, I am a 26 year old male and I'm thinning pretty badly in the crown and above my temples. I would like to look at getting a FUE hair transplant but I have to wear a hard hat for work 12hrs a day for seven days straight every second week.. I was wondering if this would still be possible for me with the sweat and constant rubbing of the helmet. Thanks in advance Josh.
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November 22, 2015
Answer: You can wear a hard hat after surgery but you probably should understand you may not be the best FUE candidate.
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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
If a doctor examined you and said it was a hematoma and you should wait it out, you should wait it out. You cannot always diagnosis something with a photo. If you want a second opinion you should see another doctor in person.
The answer is one can't be sure if you have caused damage or not. You'll know in 9-12 months if it was a problem. I'd advise you check with your surgeon for advice and guidance at this point.Even though I can't say for sure, I would be surprised if you caused much damage at the 2 week mark. It's...
Pimples can be the results of small cysts that form from the hairs that do not fall out in the normal shedding after a hair transplant. They could also be the result of an infection. If you have more than one or two and if they are increasing, then go back to see your doctor.