Head wear on way home from airport?

[goonerfan]

I'm just preparing to have a FUE in Turkey in the middle of October.

I'm traveling from the UK so have quite a few hours on the train and plane.

What do people think i should wear on my head? Would a very loose hat be suitable or perhaps just a headband that sort of goes up like a Christmas cracker party hat that doesn't touch the grafts?

Does anyone have any links where i could buy a hat cheaply?

[Transhair]

I can't picture how that headband would work.

I'd just wear a bandanna or surgeon cap if early on and deal with looking a bit dumb.

[voxman]

That Christmas Party Cracker Hat (style) is ideal. Something with lots of headroom and a loose fit - not snug. Stay away from the Carmen Miranda hat unless you get a bit peckish.

[TakingThePlunge]

I was given a very loose-fitting baseball cap from Darling Buds to wear home. Some folks choose to wear a surgical cap or bandana.

 

There are multiple options depending upon what you're comfortable with. I suggest asking your hair transplant surgeon.

[Shera]

I chose to wear a cotton bandana lightly tied to protect my grafts and a loose fitting bucket hat that just flopped on top of my head. It was perfect if you wanted to remain discrete and I recommend the same to all patients.

[voxman]

No one will notice you with this.

 

[Speegs]

I'd ask the doctor to bandage your head, both for its own protection, your comfort, and so that security will leave your head alone and not ask you to remove a cap etc.

 

You can also have them write you a note explaining why you're bandaged if security/ customs wants to inspect your bandaged head.

[hsrp10]

I think a soft cotton bandage as mentioned by Speegs covering the recipient area (hiding it but not touching it) with tape to your forehead in areas far away the new grafts to keep it in place is the best idea.

 

You want to get those precious new grafts home and safe without accidentally rubbing a hat on them or a cloth bandana etc sticking to the blood and having to pull that off when home.

Remember to bring your doctor letter in your carry on just in case they ask you what happened (this happened to me last procedure).