Regular Member FollicularlyChallengedScar Posted February 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted February 21, 2009 Is there any danger in the first ten (10) days that wearing a loose bandana under a very loose and thin beanie could trap heat so much that it could kill the grafts? Are the main risks just potential graft loss and bacterial growth in a warm and dark environment? Would wearing this bandana/beanie combo for 4 hours or less pose any danger to graft survival on day 3 and after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FollicularlyChallengedScar Posted February 21, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 21, 2009 Is there any danger in the first ten (10) days that wearing a loose bandana under a very loose and thin beanie could trap heat so much that it could kill the grafts? Are the main risks just potential graft loss and bacterial growth in a warm and dark environment? Would wearing this bandana/beanie combo for 4 hours or less pose any danger to graft survival on day 3 and after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FollicularlyChallengedScar Posted February 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2009 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Mike Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi, I don't think that heat from wearing a beanie or a cap is enough to cause the hair follicle to kill the graft but on the other hand, I don't think many patients would want to participate in a study to find out if this is the case or not What I would worry about however is the constant bandana/beanie wearing that traps moisture and heat, thereby the perfect ingredients for bacteria growth. The scalp is highly vascularized and infection should not be common, but why take the risk after such an expensive procedure? I would take it easy the first few days especially when the healing process is at full force and allow your skin incision to fully close before bathing it in bacteria growth environments. The first 7 days is probably the most important days of the healing process so anything that you think may hurt your follicles, be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 FollicularlyChallenged, As Mike already alluded, heat trapped between a beanie and your scalp isn't going to damage the grafts during the first 10 days or ever. The greater concern in the first 10 days is assuring nothing on your scalp comes in contact with the scalp causing friction and dislodging any of the grafts. Whatever you wear on your head during the first ten 10 days, be sure it's loose fitting and doesn't rub against the transplanted hair. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Atomic Posted February 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2009 I found that a "Structured baseball hat" worked like a dome over my scalp & made no comtact with my fresh grafts & really helped to protect them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AMR1 Posted February 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2009 I whore a bandana for first 20 days with no problems 1600 grafts FUT Mr May (UK) Sept 1996 https://www.wimpoleclinic.com'>https://www.wimpoleclinic.com 1600 grafts FUT Mr May (UK) February 1998 https://www.wimpoleclinic.com 2475 grafts FUT Dr Mohammed Humayun Mohmand (Pakistan) 27th January 2009 http://www.hti.com.pk 3550 Total Grafts (3000 rear donor area & 400 from beard and 150 breast area) FUE & PRP Treatment with Dr Emrah Cinik (ISHRS), Istanbul, Turkey. 10th October 2017 http://www.emrahcinik.com/ My Blog & Hair loss website story: https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 A don't fee there is any problem wearing a bandana. A bandana actually provides some "breathing room" for the grafts so you are not getting the grafts sweaty which may lead to a localized superficial folliculitis. I tell my patients: keep it clean and don't touch the recipient site and the grafts will grow just fine. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS, FISHRS Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomate, American College of Surgeons Gabel Hair Restoration Center Portland, Oregon 503-693-1118 Email Dr. Gabel directly at drgabel@gabelcenter.com Dr. Gabel's Website Dr. Steven Gabel is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FollicularlyChallengedScar Posted February 24, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2009 Originally posted by Steve Gabel, M.D.:A don't fee there is any problem wearing a bandana. A bandana actually provides some "breathing room" for the grafts so you are not getting the grafts sweaty which may lead to a localized superficial folliculitis. I tell my patients: keep it clean and don't touch the recipient site and the grafts will grow just fine. But a bandana plus a lightweight beanie over the bandana could cause folliculitis? So, if there is no irritation, then is it safe to assume all is okay with the grafts? Thanks for sharing your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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