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

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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!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.  Sun does not "destroy" hair follicles.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Aftercare of HT operation is very important as the operation itself. 1 month is good enough to go back to your daily routine. You can swim and go back to the gym. It is good to protect your head with a hat if there too much heat

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

You will be fine with the cap on your head. Try to do this for 3 months of not letting the recipient area become sunburned. As far as swimming is concerned, at 8 weeks you are fine to swim in any waters. Take care.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

You are already 8 weeks post operative, you can go back to normal life, the sun will not destroy your follicles, the only thing you should protect is the skin, you can swim and enjoy your vacation, but wear hat to protect the skin from the sunburn.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

No, at 8 weeks the only impact on the recipient area is a sun burn for extensive exlosure. The grafts lie beneith the skin so the sun rays will not get to them.

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

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