Mon 8 Mar 2010
Potential Dangers of Sun Exposure After Hair Transplantation
Category: Common Questions , Hair Loss Blog , Hair Restoration Physicians , Post Operative ConcernsIf the recipient area is exposed to sunlight (through glass) after a hair restoration procedure, can this damage the grafts or impede hair growth? I sit in front of a window with a thin curtain for about an hour a day.
This hair loss question was answered by Dr. Glenn Charles of Florida who is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. His professional answer is below.

Technically, you can get a sunburn through the window. Too much sun exposure after a hair transplant is not recommended. The recipient area is usually irritated already and sun exposure can only make it worse.
Sunlight through a window with a curtain will not likely cause any damage depending on the thickness of the curtain and the angle at which the sunlight hits the scalp.
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