Skin Discolouration from sun exposure after hairline transplant?

June 1, 2017
Asked By:Jamesdaniels in Plymouth, NH

Hey, 15 days after my 500 graft hairline transplant, I forgot to wear a hat for the first time out in the sun, I had 40 minutes of pretty intense sun exposure. There was no discolouration or pain for the first 2 days, but now the recipient area has turned red. I read that there is a possibility for permanent discolouration after sun exposure, is this correct? is there anything I can do to avoid this happening?

Answers (3)

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June 6, 2017

Answer: Sun exposure is not recommended after surgery because it may cause discoloration of skin. It will not harm your grafts.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
MOST RECENT
June 6, 2017

Answer: Sun exposure is not recommended after surgery because it may cause discoloration of skin. It will not harm your grafts.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
June 5, 2017

Answer: Always protect your recipient area at first

June 5, 2017

Answer: Always protect your recipient area at first

June 2, 2017

Answer: Sunburn on recipient grafts

June 2, 2017

Answer: Sunburn on recipient grafts

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