Funny question

[Cro40]

Hi everyone! 

Eight days ago I had a FUE transplant (writing on a detailed report). Everything is going well. I was at the clinic yesterday for a wash to get rid of the last few remaining scabs.

But, as I am sure many people are, I am plagued with questions about what can and cannot damage the newly implanted grafts. So, here is one questions, but it could be a funny one. 

Earlier today I put a new winter windshield washer fluid in my car. When I used it today to wash the windshield whilst driving, I noticed it had a very strong, potent smell. Even though my car windows were closed, I could smell it quite strong inside the car. It had that sort of antifreeze, alcohol, disinfection smell. So, suddenly I got a fright, and I wondered if the smell particles from it could somehow damage the new hair grafts by interfering with hair shafts, skin, etc. Has anyone read/heard anything about this? 

Thanks a lot! 

 

 

 

Edited November 28, 2023 by Cro40

[VigoNorwood]

If the smell of your windshield wiper fluid was strong enough to damage hair grafts, you'd be dead before you realized it lol. You've got nothing to worry about.

[duchaine]

1 hour ago, Cro40 said:

Hi everyone! 

Eight days ago I had a FUE transplant (writing on a detailed report). Everything is going well. I was at the clinic yesterday for a wash to get rid of the last few remaining scabs.

But, as I am sure many people are, I am plagued with questions about what can and cannot damage the newly implanted grafts. So, here is one questions, but it could be a funny one. 

Earlier today I put a new winter windshield washer fluid in my car. When I used it today to wash the windshield whilst driving, I noticed it had a very strong, potent smell. Even though my car windows were closed, I could smell it quite strong inside the car. It had that sort of antifreeze, alcohol, disinfection smell. So, suddenly I got a fright, and I wondered if the smell particles from it could somehow damage the new hair grafts by interfering with hair shafts, skin, etc. Has anyone read/heard anything about this? 

Thanks a lot! 

 

 

 

many researches show that smell is great for hair growth and for donor regeneration.
It is not FDA approved because there are many sides but hair loss is not included among them.

[Gatsby]

3 hours ago, Cro40 said:

Hi everyone! 

Eight days ago I had a FUE transplant (writing on a detailed report). Everything is going well. I was at the clinic yesterday for a wash to get rid of the last few remaining scabs.

But, as I am sure many people are, I am plagued with questions about what can and cannot damage the newly implanted grafts. So, here is one questions, but it could be a funny one. 

Earlier today I put a new winter windshield washer fluid in my car. When I used it today to wash the windshield whilst driving, I noticed it had a very strong, potent smell. Even though my car windows were closed, I could smell it quite strong inside the car. It had that sort of antifreeze, alcohol, disinfection smell. So, suddenly I got a fright, and I wondered if the smell particles from it could somehow damage the new hair grafts by interfering with hair shafts, skin, etc. Has anyone read/heard anything about this? 

Thanks a lot! 

 

 

 

By eight days post op you would have to surgically remove the grafts. They are now part of your scalp again. All the best.

[Cro40]

Thanks everyone. Well, sorry about a silly questions, but I thought I ask anyway.

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

@Cro40,

While it’s not good to breathe in antifreeze purposely, many people at some point or another have had a Car related issue involves And cooling system leak. And antifreeze does not smell good. However, the smell of it is not going to harm your newly transplanted hair.

Your transplanted hair Is typically only more vulnerable than your regular hair for the first couple of days to a week after hair transplant surgery.  Things like bumping your head or rubbing against the grafts could cause you to lose grafts during that time if you’re not careful.

That said, once the hair follicles take root, your transplanted hair is as secure as your natural hair and it would take something extreme to remove it (such as surgery, extreme hair pulling, extreme health related issues or certain medications that can cause hair loss, etc.).

I hope this helps.

Patient Advocate - Rahal Hair Transplant