Will a steam room/sauna help my hair transplant?

After a hair transplant there are a specific set of instructions that we give our patients to help ensure that the new grafts get off to a healthy start.  One of these steps include keeping the grafts moist for the first few days after the surgery. We have our patients spray the recipient sites every one to two hours during the day.  I don't feel that a steam room/sauna will be beneficial to your newly placed grafts as the heat will not be good for them and actually slow down the healing process. After two weeks you can do any activity you want, including using a sauna.

After your hair transplant operation you should stay away from the activities that will make you sweat for one month.

Hello. A steam room or sauna will not hurt or help your transplant. However I wouldn’t go into one for the first 2 weeks after a transplant. At 2 weeks post op you can resume your normal activities including a steam room or sauna.