Uncommon transplant question

[FearTheLoss]

I'm volunteering on ski patrol this winter, working in emergency medicine for my med school app. My question is, after I have a 1400 graft fue done to my hairline, how long will I need to go without a stocking cap/ or light ski helmet? And how many days after surgery can I return to active ski patrol?

Thanks, FTL

[Jotronic]

You should really be talking to your clinic about this as you don't want to stray from their specific post-op instructions. However, if you were our patient we'd tell you that you could go back to wearing a toque or knit hat no less than one week post-op or as soon as the scabs come off, whichever comes first.

[FearTheLoss]

You should really be talking to your clinic about this as you don't want to stray from their specific post-op instructions. However, if you were our patient we'd tell you that you could go back to wearing a toque or knit hat no less than one week post-op or as soon as the scabs come off, whichever comes first.

I haven't picked which FUE doctor I would like to go ahead with yet, although I've had quite a few consultations. I don't want it to keep me away from work too long.


I greatly respect your opinion Joe, as well as Hasson and Wong's as they are obviously some of the best in the industry. Would you say that after about 12-13 days I could be pretty sure that my grafts are there to stay, so wearing a light ski helmet with a toque underneath wouldn't be an issue?


Thanks so much for your advice.

[Jotronic]

Glad to help. Wearing a toque or knitted cap is one thing but wearing a helmet is entirely different. You should wait a full two weeks minimum before wearing a helmet because it isn't just the helmet that causes issues but also the amount of vibration that would occur from being on the slopes.

[FearTheLoss]

Okay sounds good, thank you very much for your help.