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Swimming after FUE? When can I start?

It's been 10 days since my FUE surgery, all scabs are gone and it's pretty good healing process. When can I go back to the pool for swimming ? I really miss the pool. Does Chlorine water have any effect ? I will wear a cap before I enter the pool.

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Swimming

February 8th, 2017
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Most doctors recommend waiting two weeks to a month before submerging your hair in chlorinated water. Personally, I recommend two weeks before entering a pool, and another two weeks after that before submerging your hair.

Sean Behnam, MD


Santa Monica Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 64 reviews

If you want to go swimming after surgery, it is best to ask your doctor if you have concerns. In general

September 19th, 2016
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If you want to go swimming after surgery, it is best to ask your doctor if you have concerns.  In general, you can go swimming when everything has healed. 

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Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 100 reviews

Swimming after FUE

September 17th, 2016
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The recipient site must be fully healed about 2 weeks before attempting swimming under water. Splashing is not a problem but all crust should be off

William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

Swimming after hair transplant

September 15th, 2016
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At our office we suggest that as a precautionary our clients don't swim in chlorine  water for three weeks. 

Michael Meshkin, MD

Michael Meshkin, MD
Newport Beach Hair Restoration Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

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