Regular Member RagingKoala Posted April 7, 2004 Regular Member Share Posted April 7, 2004 I am going on my honeymoon 6 months after my transplant to St. Lucia. Is it fine to swim in the ocean? I have been told "no" by alot of people and "yes" by alot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RagingKoala Posted April 7, 2004 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 7, 2004 I am going on my honeymoon 6 months after my transplant to St. Lucia. Is it fine to swim in the ocean? I have been told "no" by alot of people and "yes" by alot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member baldbozo Posted April 7, 2004 Senior Member Share Posted April 7, 2004 i think its fine after a month or so. Many feel the saltwater is beneficial for the skin & healing. I really dont think there is much you can do to really harm the grafts other then a bad sunburn. 6 months its defenitely fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 No, ocean water will not harm the grafts. I have practiced in Boca Raton, Florida for 4 years and have been sending my patients in the ocean for the past 2 years. The healing time has been significantly reduced. I generally instruct patients to wait 36-48 hrs before salt/ocean water is exposed to scalp. For my out of town patients I suggest they bottle some ocean water and take it home them or make thier own salt water solution. I have not received a single complaint reguarding ocean water. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member noreaster Posted April 14, 2004 Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2004 salt water will do the grafts good, but over exposure to the sun will possibly change the pigmentation of the grafts so limit the exposure to your scalp, spend more time at the bar or in the bed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Magoo Posted April 14, 2004 Regular Member Share Posted April 14, 2004 If exposure to salt water is to be avoided for the first few days, is it reasonable to assume that all swimming pools should be avoided also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mr T Posted April 14, 2004 Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2004 Magoo, No swimming for at least ten days is what I remember being told after my first HT. I believe avoiding the risk of infection was the reason behind the recommendation. Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Magoo Posted April 15, 2004 Regular Member Share Posted April 15, 2004 Thanks Mr T Used your link to check out your results. Awesome - you must be very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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