I had FUE hair transplant surgery 8 weeks ago. I just tanned not knowing it wasn't OK. Did I damage the transplanted hair?

August 23, 2017
Asked By:peted in San Francisco, CA

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October 31, 2017

Answer: Tanning should not harm your transplanted hair but it may discolor the wound or scalp or affect the healing process.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 31, 2017

Answer: Tanning should not harm your transplanted hair but it may discolor the wound or scalp or affect the healing process.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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August 24, 2017

Answer: Tanning after HT

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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August 24, 2017

Answer: Tanning after HT

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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August 24, 2017

Answer: You are in the safe zone

August 24, 2017

Answer: You are in the safe zone

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