I’m 17 days post FUT transplant. Scabs have all gone, donor scar is sealed up. If I was to wear a material surf hat with a chin strap in the ocean to protect from the sun would any rubbing from the movement of the hat material from the waves on the recipient area affect growth or graft direction? Doctor advised grafts were secure at day 5 and swimming and full exercise was ok at day 10 however question is really around the potential affect of the material rubbing? 1-2hrs a day tops.
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July 2, 2018
Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
It is best to ask your surgeon about operative issues as each doctor has their unique regimen. Your doctor also needs to examine you to make sure what you are asking is possible.
FUE leaves little round scars. If you want to harvest donor hair from your hairline, you need to keep this scarring in mind. Everyone heals differently.