Any "loose fitting" hat will do including ball caps. The issue is that the band is not too tight so that it puts tension on your sutures. This is of course if you have strip. As you already know, there are no sutures with FUE because there is no strip excised.
The other issue with both strip and FUE is protecting the recipient area. Again, you do not want any pressure or rubbing on the grafts especially in the 72 hour post-op period.
Some patients prefer the use of a bandana that can be lightly worn over the scalp.
Hope this has been helpful and best wishes to you friend...
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
A simple wollen hat would be fine. I had 2000 grafts 10 years ago and they actually gave me a woollen hat to go home in (not the most stylish). A baseball cap can be worn but in reality it isn't that comfortable - especially if you had the strip method. So just a soft, not too tight woollen hat. Not too thick either so that your head doesn't sweat either.
yeah i agree watch out for the sweat could affect the skin (eg cause irritation) or worse yet without area the moist could make it easier to get infection.
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
I am not a doctor or medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions expressed are my own unless stated otherwise. Always consult with your own family doctor prior to embarking on any form of hair loss treatment or surgery.
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