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Can environmental elements (weather), and outdoor activities affect a hair transplant at 8 months post-op?

I had an FUT procedure 8 months ago. I've been diligent to keep out of the sun and usually still wear a hat wherever I go but I sometimes get caught in a bit of rain without a hat. I'm wondering if rain can increase the risk of infection if I don't shower right after. I would like to do some camping and hiking as well. Will not showering for a couple of days and exposing the HT to the elements (excluding sun) increase the risk of infection at this point?

Doctor Answers 3

After eight months post op, your transplanted hairs have either taken or not taken. This actually happened in the first few day

September 4th, 2016
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After eight months post op, your transplanted hairs have either taken or not taken.  This actually happened in the first few days after your surgery.  So at this point weather would not affect your transplanted hair's growth or success.

Web reference: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

September 4th, 2016

After eight months post op, your transplanted hairs have either taken or not taken. This actually happened in the first few day

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After eight months post op, your transplanted hairs have either taken or not taken.  This actually happened in the first few days after your surgery.  So at this point weather would not affect your transplanted hair's growth or success.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

8 months after hair transplant

August 30th, 2016
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At 8 months after a hair transplant yo should be as normal as when you had your original hair there and do whatever you want
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

August 30th, 2016

8 months after hair transplant

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At 8 months after a hair transplant yo should be as normal as when you had your original hair there and do whatever you want
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

Effect of weather on hair transplant

August 30th, 2016
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There is no need for concern that any of the things you mention would increase the risk of infection or in any other way have an adverse effect on your transplant. Enjoy your hiking and camping. :)
Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)

Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
Atlanta Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

August 30th, 2016

Effect of weather on hair transplant

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There is no need for concern that any of the things you mention would increase the risk of infection or in any other way have an adverse effect on your transplant. Enjoy your hiking and camping. :)

Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
Atlanta Hair Restoration Surgeon

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