Regular Member Beno99 Posted July 28, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2021 Sorry I have to open yet another thread but I’m really worried I might have damaged the grafts permanently and would like to know your opinions on this. It’s very hot where I am and while going out the first time since my OP (yesterday was day 15) I was under direct sun light and also sweated because of the weather. My scalp looks completely normal since day 12 so I was happy to finally be able to go out again but completely forget about how bad the sun is for transplanted hair. Some say it might cause damage others say it’s fine because the grafts are supposed to be strong by now. I just wonder, did anyone here experience the same ? Being under the sun and sweating like 2 weeks after your OP ? Did it affect the results ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 28, 2021 Administrators Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beno99 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Melvin- Moderator said: Hello and thanks for the video. I haven’t blooded a single time on my scalp post surgery and I’m also past day 10 so judging by your video I don’t have to worry ? Problem is there are many articles online that say that sun exposure could damage the grafts and recommend staying away from it for a month or even more. I was at day 15 yesterday and it was really hot and sunny here, I also sweated so I’m really worried about having damaged grafts now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 28, 2021 Administrators Share Posted July 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, Beno99 said: Hello and thanks for the video. I haven’t blooded a single time on my scalp post surgery and I’m also past day 10 so judging by your video I don’t have to worry ? Problem is there are many articles online that say that sun exposure could damage the grafts and recommend staying away from it for a month or even more. I was at day 15 yesterday and it was really hot and sunny here, I also sweated so I’m really worried about having damaged grafts now.. I wouldn’t be worried too much, just make sure you wear a hat moving forward. 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted July 28, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) How many minutes was your scalp exposed to the sun?...and what was the UV rating that day?...and most important, did you experience any sunburn to your recipient area? Edited July 28, 2021 by gillenator 2 Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beno99 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2021 6 hours ago, gillenator said: How many minutes was your scalp exposed to the sun?...and what was the UV rating that day?...and most important, did you experience any sunburn to your recipient area? I don’t really know the exact amount of minutes. It was a few hours for sure I would say between 2-3. It was between 35-39 degrees that day. I don’t think I experienced any sunburn since my scalp/skin looks and feels exactly the same as before. I have no redness at all. I wonder how big the chance is that my grafts are damaged now. So far I have experienced zero change but I still fear they might be damaged and not grow properly anymore because of this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted July 30, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted July 30, 2021 Only time will tell but since you did not experience sunburn, IMHO you will be okay...keep us posted on your progress. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HappyMan2021 Posted August 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 3:47 PM, gillenator said: Only time will tell but since you did not experience sunburn, IMHO you will be okay...keep us posted on your progress. @gillenator not OP, but I had a HT on my crown and 7 months post surgery got a pretty red sunburn on my crown. Do you think this could affect crown growth, or by 7 months it will have no effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted August 2, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 2, 2021 It takes some time post-op for the newly transplanted follicles to connect to a new blood supply when they are moved to a new area of the scalp…so having them exposed to high UV rays to the point of sunburn can potentially damage them. The other variable is how deep the sunburn reaches into the scalp…in most cases it only damages the outer layer (epidermis) so IMHO, because you were 7 months post-op, my premonition is that your grafts were already well established in a new blood supply. So my 2 questions for you are, “did your sunburn extend deep into the dermis layer where the blood supply exists”, and did this burn have any negative effect on the regrowth of your grafts?” Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HappyMan2021 Posted August 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 2:23 PM, gillenator said: It takes some time post-op for the newly transplanted follicles to connect to a new blood supply when they are moved to a new area of the scalp…so having them exposed to high UV rays to the point of sunburn can potentially damage them. The other variable is how deep the sunburn reaches into the scalp…in most cases it only damages the outer layer (epidermis) so IMHO, because you were 7 months post-op, my premonition is that your grafts were already well established in a new blood supply. So my 2 questions for you are, “did your sunburn extend deep into the dermis layer where the blood supply exists”, and did this burn have any negative effect on the regrowth of your grafts?” @gillenator sorry for the delay! attached are 3 pics I took of the sunburn. does it look like a severe burn? It was pretty red, but wasn't painful and went away the same as any other sunburn, maybe 4-5 days or so. Thoughts? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 4, 2021 Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2021 6 hours ago, SadMan2021 said: @gillenator sorry for the delay! attached are 3 pics I took of the sunburn. does it look like a severe burn? It was pretty red, but wasn't painful and went away the same as any other sunburn, maybe 4-5 days or so. Thoughts? Thanks. You should be fine I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted August 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 4, 2021 I agree…it does appear to be a severe burn Question: Was there any blistering? Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HappyMan2021 Posted August 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 hours ago, gillenator said: I agree…it does appear to be a severe burn Question: Was there any blistering? no blistering fortunately. just pretty red for a few days. still think I could have hurt the grafts without blistering? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted August 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 6, 2021 Time will tell my friend...keep us posted on your progress and I wish you the best. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb2828 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 7/28/2021 at 3:17 AM, Beno99 said: Sorry I have to open yet another thread but I’m really worried I might have damaged the grafts permanently and would like to know your opinions on this. It’s very hot where I am and while going out the first time since my OP (yesterday was day 15) I was under direct sun light and also sweated because of the weather. My scalp looks completely normal since day 12 so I was happy to finally be able to go out again but completely forget about how bad the sun is for transplanted hair. Some say it might cause damage others say it’s fine because the grafts are supposed to be strong by now. I just wonder, did anyone here experience the same ? Being under the sun and sweating like 2 weeks after your OP ? Did it affect the results ? Any update??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beno99 Posted March 27, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 10:26 AM, Jb2828 said: Any update??? Hey. Yeah it turned out fine. I sweated and was under the sun more than I should during the first month but it didn’t cause any damage to my hair transplant. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Urschwob Posted April 14 Regular Member Share Posted April 14 (edited) Do you have any news? Edited April 14 by Urschwob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted April 14 Senior Member Share Posted April 14 On 3/27/2023 at 5:02 AM, Beno99 said: Hey. Yeah it turned out fine. I sweated and was under the sun more than I should during the first month but it didn’t cause any damage to my hair transplant. That’s great news! Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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