HOT WATER: Is this bad?

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  • jimmycrick
    Junior Member
    • Sep 2015
    • 9

    HOT WATER: Is this bad?

    I had a shower with very hot water. It was not enough to cause a burn or anything, but still hot by most people's standards.

    But then I realized this may impact my hair transplant results.

    What do you guys think?
  • gillenator
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 1415

    #2
    Originally posted by jimmycrick
    I had a shower with very hot water. It was not enough to cause a burn or anything, but still hot by most people's standards.

    But then I realized this may impact my hair transplant results.

    What do you guys think?
    Using hot water on your scalp post-op is not a good idea and room temp water is what is recommended.

    How many days post-op are you?
    "Gillenator"
    Independent Patient Advocate
    more.hair@verizon.net

    NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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    • DD214 is back
      Junior Member
      • Sep 2015
      • 13

      #3
      It would be wise to avoid hit water for awhile

      Originally posted by jimmycrick
      I had a shower with very hot water. It was not enough to cause a burn or anything, but still hot by most people's standards.

      But then I realized this may impact my hair transplant results.

      What do you guys think?
      I've had two procedures within 2.5 years and made several errors post op I wish I hadn't. One is showering letting hot water touch my new implants. The implants ARE fragile when they are first put in no matter what anybody tells you and it doesn't make sense to apply heat to an already inflamed and healing wound. Use cool to cold water on the site for 4 weeks at least. You will notice the difference immediately. Continue using cool to cold water in lieu of hot from here out and not only will you save a few grafts but you'll find your hair will also look better.

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