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Will sun destroy my new hair follicles 8 weeks post FUE?

DemDam
Dear doctors, I fly to Thailand soon and will be 8 weeks post my FUE op. Can the sun destroy my new hair follicles? I will wear a white hat to absorb the sun but I'm afraid... What about swimming? Can I swim in the ocean or pool? I would wear a white cap to protect, but can anything happen because of the low access of air for the hair follicles? Thanks!

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