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

June 10, 2018
Asked By:greeko in New London, CT

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 ??

Answers (4)

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June 27, 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
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June 27, 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
June 12, 2018

Answer: Swim in the ocean?

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
June 12, 2018

Answer: Swim in the ocean?

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
June 15, 2018

Answer: Swimming, sun and hair transplant

June 15, 2018

Answer: Swimming, sun and hair transplant

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June 11, 2018

Answer: Swimming

June 11, 2018

Answer: Swimming

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