Regular Member cheeseywonder Posted January 30, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 This week I am having my FUE hair transplant. The day of and the next two days after my FUE it is expected to rain and snow. The doctors office and my apartment don't have covered walkways (will only be about 10 seconds walk outside). How do I navigate this to ensure no damage to grafts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NARMAK Posted January 30, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, cheeseywonder said: This week I am having my FUE hair transplant. The day of and the next two days after my FUE it is expected to rain and snow. The doctors office and my apartment don't have covered walkways (will only be about 10 seconds walk outside). How do I navigate this to ensure no damage to grafts? Use an umbrella and a loose surgical cap with some instructions from your clinic should actually help. I think it's good to be safe but usually they say not to shower because of the grafts being dislodged in that key period. Outside of a torrential storm, i don't think a bit of rain getting on the scalp will affect anything. Hell, it's probably just gonna help keep the hair moist on the scalp lol Follow my first Hair Transplant Journey! Eugenix Hair Sciences | Dr Priyadarshini Das | Full Temple Point Restoration + Hairline | 2010 Grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gokuhairline Posted January 30, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 umbrella lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cheeseywonder Posted January 30, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 my concern is the grafts are extremely vulnerable for first 72 hours...so even light rain/snow will cause no damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NARMAK Posted January 30, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 33 minutes ago, cheeseywonder said: my concern is the grafts are extremely vulnerable for first 72 hours...so even light rain/snow will cause no damage? They’re vulnerable but i don't think they will be that bad. Just ask the clinic before you leave for their advice. I think you're being overly paranoid on it tbh. Follow my first Hair Transplant Journey! Eugenix Hair Sciences | Dr Priyadarshini Das | Full Temple Point Restoration + Hairline | 2010 Grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted January 30, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 You should be fine with 10 seconds of rain/snow. However, do not stand outside during a blizzard, hailstorm, or hurricane. Lastly, avoid getting struck by lightning within the first ten days post-op as that might damage the grafts. Staying clear of tsunamis would also be wise. 3 Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cheeseywonder Posted January 30, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, NARMAK said: They’re vulnerable but i don't think they will be that bad. Just ask the clinic before you leave for their advice. I think you're being overly paranoid on it tbh. Can rain get through a surgical cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted January 30, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, cheeseywonder said: Can rain get through a surgical cap Mate... Come on.... Just use an umbrella for the 10 seconds you'll need to! You're overthinking this massively. And it depends how much rain... Heavy rain will go through a surgical cap. A tiny amount of very light drizzle for 10 seconds will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted January 30, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, aaron1234 said: You should be fine with 10 seconds of rain/snow. However, do not stand outside during a blizzard, hailstorm, or hurricane. Lastly, avoid getting struck by lightning within the first ten days post-op as that might damage the grafts. Staying clear of tsunamis would also be wise. That said, if he's having crown work done, there's no harm in walking straight into an oncoming tornado. Helps with the 'whorl'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cheeseywonder Posted January 30, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 50 minutes ago, Berba11 said: Mate... Come on.... Just use an umbrella for the 10 seconds you'll need to! You're overthinking this massively. And it depends how much rain... Heavy rain will go through a surgical cap. A tiny amount of very light drizzle for 10 seconds will not. What if the umbrella clamps down on my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NARMAK Posted January 30, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, cheeseywonder said: What if the umbrella clamps down on my head At this point you just sound like you're here to troll. The usual chance of any such thing happening is ridiculously low. Follow my first Hair Transplant Journey! Eugenix Hair Sciences | Dr Priyadarshini Das | Full Temple Point Restoration + Hairline | 2010 Grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted January 30, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, cheeseywonder said: What if the umbrella clamps down on my head You can "what if...?" your way out of every possible solution for every possible problem if you're so inclined. Or you can just crack on... You'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cheeseywonder Posted January 30, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted January 31, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) This would also be very bad for graft survival... Edited January 31, 2022 by aaron1234 2 Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GibGob Posted September 30, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 30, 2023 Getting hit by an airplane would also be pretty bad. So be on the lookout for that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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