Could I have caused damage to my hair by using a sunbed 2 months FUE?

November 2, 2018
Asked By:harryhonolulu in Los Angeles, CA

Hello, 2 months post-op FUE, yesterday I made a stupid decision of going to a tanning salon for an 8 minute tanning session. I put tanning lotion on the recipient area and wore a 50 UPF bandanna that completely covered my scalp but I’m still deeply regretting my decision and absolutely will not go back!! Did I do permanent damage in spite of the lotion and bandanna? Attaching photo of the bandanna. 

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Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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December 8, 2018

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

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 8, 2018

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

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 5, 2018

Answer: Tanning in a sunbed two months after hair transplant

November 5, 2018

Answer: Tanning in a sunbed two months after hair transplant

November 3, 2018

Answer: Sub bed 2 months post op

November 3, 2018

Answer: Sub bed 2 months post op

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