Could 30 minutes of sun exposure 5 days post-FUE transplant (1200 grafts) harm my grafts? (Photos)

Question

I went for a small walk today from around 2:30-3:00pm in Seoul (UV index ~4-5) without a cap, did I accidentaly harm my grafts? I have no burning sensation or any sunburn signs

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Minimal sun exposure most likely did not damage your grafts. If you are concerned, follow up with your doctor for an exam.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello, good question.  You have nothing to worry about as far as getting a small amount of sun exposure as you described. That being said, you should be careful with overall sun over exposure and wear a hat or apply sunscreen.

Levent Acar, MD · Answer

Sun exposure for 5 minutes will not damage your grafts, for a longer exposure you have to wear an hat, but not too tight and not touching your grafts

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The answer is no, the sun exposure you had will not harm your grafts; however, you have too much scabbing there which should have been washed off in the first day after the surgery

Could 30 minutes of sun exposure 5 days post-FUE transplant (1200 grafts) harm my grafts? (Photos)

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Could 30 minutes of sun exposure 5 days post-FUE transplant (1200 grafts) harm my grafts? (Photos)

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