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Damaged hair grafts. What are the signs? (Photo)

I recently had a hair transplant in Izmir, after two weeks arriving back to England I sat out in the direct sun for three hours, my scalp had turned red. Have I damaged my hair grafts, what are the signs ?

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Damaged hair grafts

June 15th, 2016
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İt is a normal sun burn/redness and does not effect the grfats .So sitting out in the direct sun for three hours does not damages your hair grafts at all.
Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD


Turkey Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 11 reviews

June 15th, 2016

Damaged hair grafts

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İt is a normal sun burn/redness and does not effect the grfats .So sitting out in the direct sun for three hours does not damages your hair grafts at all.


Turkey Plastic Surgeon

Damaged hair grafts. What are the signs?

June 15th, 2016
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Thank you for posting your question. At this stage there is no way to find out if the implanted grafts have been damaged. You should avoid any long-term exposure to the sun prior to your 6 months mark. Normal exposure if perfectly fine, but do not sunbathe. Hope this helps.
Matt Tahsini, MD

Matt Tahsini, MD
Pasadena Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

June 15th, 2016

Damaged hair grafts. What are the signs?

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Thank you for posting your question. At this stage there is no way to find out if the implanted grafts have been damaged. You should avoid any long-term exposure to the sun prior to your 6 months mark. Normal exposure if perfectly fine, but do not sunbathe. Hope this helps.
Matt Tahsini, MD

Matt Tahsini, MD
Pasadena Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

FUE and sun exposure

July 8th, 2016
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It is best to avoid prolonged direct sun exposure to your scalp after a hair transplant.We send our patients home with a cap and specific instructions to wear a cap and/or apply sun block spray SPF 30 or greater every 2 hrs while out in the sun during the first 6 months.

Web reference: http://parsamohebi.com/resources/post-operative

Parsa Mohebi, MD

Parsa Mohebi, MD
Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 32 reviews

July 8th, 2016

FUE and sun exposure

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It is best to avoid prolonged direct sun exposure to your scalp after a hair transplant.We send our patients home with a cap and specific instructions to wear a cap and/or apply sun block spray SPF 30 or greater every 2 hrs while out in the sun during the first 6 months.

Learn more: http://parsamohebi.com/resources/post-operative

Parsa Mohebi, MD

Parsa Mohebi, MD
Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 32 reviews

Direct sun exposure is not generally recommended after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to check

June 16th, 2016
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Direct sun exposure is not generally recommended after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to check with your doctor for a recheck.

Web reference: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

June 16th, 2016

Direct sun exposure is not generally recommended after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to check

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Direct sun exposure is not generally recommended after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to check with your doctor for a recheck.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

In sun for 3 hours 2 weeks after hair transplant

June 14th, 2016
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You probably got a sunburn and most likely did not damage any of the hairs in the grafts that are on your head.
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

June 14th, 2016

In sun for 3 hours 2 weeks after hair transplant

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You probably got a sunburn and most likely did not damage any of the hairs in the grafts that are on your head.
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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