Extreme dust wind for 4 hours after 6 months of FUE surgery. Is it normal?

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I was exposed to outdoor dust wind condition uncovered for around four hours by night and my hair smelled all dust, knowing that I am 6 months after FUE surgery. Is it normal? I washed my hair after I got home but I am afraid dust would have harmed my transplanted hair by any means. Will it affect my follicles or growth by any way? Please advise

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

You need to be very careful after the operation for the first 10 days. But there is nothing to worry about after 6 months of your hair transplant operation. The dust won't harm your hair.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.It is doubtful wind and dust will be a factor.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. Since you are 6 months post-op, the dust will not effect on the transplanted area and will not effect the results as well.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

6 months after FUE surgery, you should have no problem washing your hair. Dust will not affect the follicles at this point. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hi, great question. Since your surgery was 6 months ago there won’t  be any negative affects other than being dirty. You have nothing to worry about.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

After six months, having your scalp exposed to blowing dust will not cause any harm to your hair follicles.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Dust and wind or even dirt will not harm your hair transplants. A good shampoo is all you need to use to clean yourself up

Extreme dust wind for 4 hours after 6 months of FUE surgery. Is it normal?

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