Swimming 18-19 days after FUE hair transplant. Is it ok to swim in the sea and put my head in the water?

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I’ve done a fue hair transplant on the 22nd of May in Turkey . I’ve arrived for vacation at a beach resort today, 10th of June . Is it ok to swim in the sea and put my head in the water ? Is it also ok to protect it from the sun with a lightweight loose polyester swim cap ??

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  Swimming after two weeks should be fine.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

At this point it is perfectly fine to swim in the ocean.As a matter of fact,salt water is very good for the grafts.

Jeanette Straga, DO · Answer

We tell patients that after the 4th day ie on day 5 the grafts are stable and you can do most activities.  However, for extreme exercise we recommend patients refrain for 7 to 10 days. As for submerging in salt water, one should wait until all scabs are gone and skin has healed......perhaps 10 to 14 days depending on your individual healing ability. Lastly, the sun....recommend you wear a hat for the next 6 months to avoid damage to healing skin. If swimming, swimmers cap is ok or spray sun block applied every 2 hours without fail.  Make sure it is SPF 30 or greater.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

16 days after an FUE, you can swim but not scuba dive for another 10 days or so. That would include prolonged emersion

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