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Follow up - Wearing a hard hat after a few hair transplant (Photo)

jshwaNov 21, 2015
Hi there, I recently posted a question about having to go back to work shortly after having a FUE hair transplant. I do 12hr shifts for seven days straight every fortnight. I was told it would be fine after 2-3 weeks post surgery as long as its healed. Just wondering if this would affect the yield of successful follicles I could potentially gain and would sweating under the helmet so soon after the operation be a problem? Also would i need to do any ongoing maintenance? Thanks again josh

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