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Wearing a cap right after transplant and travelling?

zaimrNov 14, 2015
Hi all, As i will be having my hair transplant (frontal area) done in Thailand and will be travelling around bangkok and nearby cities for about a week or so, is it ok to wear a cap right after a transplant for the whole travelling duration? Considering thailand's hot and humid weather, will perspiring around the transplanted area be an issue? Is it ok to go for tours and outdoor shopping? Besides water activities,any others that i should avoid?

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Dr. Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS
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