Can I go in the sun after a hair transplant?

Day by day

1. Days 0–13Not yet

   Keep the grafted area out of direct sun. Stay in the shade; if you have to go out, wear the loose hat your clinic approved. Sunscreen goes on healing skin only if your clinic says so.

2. Days 14–179Careful

   Protect the grafted area every time the UV index is 3 or more: shade and a hat first. Ask your clinic when you can use sunscreen on the scalp. Sunburn on new skin is worth avoiding.

3. From day 180Yes

   Normal sun sense: a hat or sunscreen on the scalp when the UV index is 3 or more, and shade in the middle of the day.

Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.