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FUE: 1 week post op when can I have sex, if I can't sweat? Also, is sun exposure safe?

Amir412Feb 12, 2018
Hi, so on 8.2.2018 i had hair transplant in FUE method, and im abit confused. 1. Doctor said i cannot sweat for 1 month, but told me after 1 week i can have sex - im confused because i do sweat in sex, so should i wait or not? 2. Exposing the transplanted hair to direct sun for few seconds cannot do any harm? Thank in advance, im pretty nervous, its my first time (:

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