Is there a chance of damage to my grafts?

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Three days after 650 grafts I walked my dog for about 5 minutes and the sun was out. Keep in mind I'm in south florida so the sun was pretty hot. The recipient area was exposed and I felt a little tingling after. Is it possible I damaged any of the grafts?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Walking your dog for 5 minutes will not harm your grafts even if it is in the Florida sun.  Feeling your head tingle should not be an issue.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Based on your description it is unlikely that your grafts were harmed.We actually worry more about pigment changes in the healing skin rather than graft growth.This also seems unlikely in your situation.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

For a short time, sun exposure is not a problem, When you go out the next time,wear a hat to cover the recipient area

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