How long after FUE until I can go SCUBA diving?

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Thank you all the doctors for excellent advice, tips and comments. I have a simple 'question': I have read that one must not scuba dive after an FUE, even 5 weeks post-procedure. Why is that and how long should I wait before jumping into the deep? I neglected to ask my surgeon and still waiting for an email reply...

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Always ask your doctor for post surgery care. If your doctor is not returning your email, call your doctor.  If you read you should not got SCUBA diving then you should not go.  In general you need to wait until you have healed adequately.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

I advice my patients to avoid scuba diving or similar sport activities for three weeks.Also when we consider the sun 4-6 weeks avoiding sun exposure should be kept in mind.

Kapil Dua, MBBS, MS · Answer

Once the transplanted hair have shed off around 3 -4 weeks after the surgery, then you can participate in any such activity just making sure that you do not cause a physical injury to your scalp in any way.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Mainly two weeks will be enough for the settlement of the transplanted follicles on the other hand extreme sport activities ,fighting sports and sport activities that you use your head directly should be avoided for a month.As a result scuba diving is one of the sport activities that you need tight outfits which cover your head and you should follow the restriction of one month.And please do not forget to avoid sun as you will be at sea for scuba diving.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You are wise to wait for and follow you surgeon's advice.I advise my patients to wait 3 weeks for scuba diving provided they have followed the post op instructions properly.All crusts should be off the recipient sites before putting on the gear.

How long after FUE until I can go SCUBA diving?

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