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

Question

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 ?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

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

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

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.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

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.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

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.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

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

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

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