Is it okay to wear sunscreen 10 days post FUE?

Question

I had FUE hair transplant 5 days ago and in 5 days I am going to a hot country (10days post op). Can I wear suncream 10days after FUE? Or when can I start wearing it?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello,Sun exposure should be avoided for first 12 weeks. UV light can damage hair. More specifically, hair protein degradation occurs at wavelengths of 254nm-400nm, while UVB is responsible for hair protein loss while UVA is responsible for color changes. On newly transplanted hair, the hair can be damaged by free radicals and photochemical degradation.

Best, Dr. Anil Shah

Best, Dr. Anil Shah

Jeanette Straga, DO · Answer

Unless you had grafts transplanted on the temples, you should be wearing a hat from day 1.  Pts should be able to apply spray sunblock once all the scabs have healed. This time period ranges anywhere from 7 to 10 days. It depends on if you are a quick healer.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. 10 days post operative it is the time when you should keep wearing hat in order to protect your transplanted area from sunburn, You can use sunscreen for sure, but make sure you have a hat whenever you go outdoors.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

Yes you can use sunscreen at that time.. And you can use a hat if you would like to. But try not to burn your scalp for the first three months. Just use a spray sunscreen or.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

After a hair transplant and all of the crusting is off, you should wear sunscreen when you bake in the sun

Is it okay to wear sunscreen 10 days post FUE?

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