One of the most frequently asked questions by those who have had or are considering a hair transplant is when you can swim after the procedure and whether seawater is beneficial.
A hair transplant is a procedure that requires meticulous care and attention, especially during the initial phase. During this period, the follicles in the transplanted area will take root and hair will gradually begin to grow.
HOW LONG AFTER HAIR TRANSPLANTATION CAN I SWIMMING?
Intense sun exposure during the initial, sensitive period of hair transplantation can dry out the skin. Swimming in the sea also increases the risk of infection. Saltwater can cause dehydration and negatively impact the healing process. Therefore, swimming in the sea should be avoided for at least a month.
DOES SEA WATER DAMAGE THE TRANSPLANTED HAIR?
After your hair transplant, your specialist and the center will provide you with detailed information about the precautions you should take. Some of the things to be careful about are exposure to intense sun, swimming in pools/seas, and tanning beds, which can dry out the skin. Keeping the skin moisturized and preventing drying in the initial period after the hair transplant is crucial for the health and success of the results. Therefore, swimming in the sea is especially important during the first month.
By the first month after the hair transplant, the transplanted follicles will have fully established themselves and are firmly established. Since the transplanted hair is the patient’s own hair, seawater is unlikely to cause any damage.
IS SEA WATER BENEFICIAL FOR HAIR?
Swimming in the sea during the most sensitive period after a hair transplant can be beneficial for the hair and scalp.
- The absorption of minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and sodium contained in seawater can be beneficial to the hair and scalp.
- Swimming water and physical activity can increase blood circulation. This is beneficial for everyone, whether they have a hair transplant or not.
- Seawater cleanses the scalp, opening pores and allowing the skin to breathe.
While there are no definitively proven effects, the benefits of seawater are widely accepted, and its positive effects on human health have been the subject of numerous articles.
At First Class Esthetic, we provide all our guests with the most accurate and clear information about the process after the hair transplant procedure. We are always available after the procedure and walk our patients through the entire process. We explain in detail when they can start which activities, what to watch out for after the procedure, what they can and cannot do during the procedure, and provide a detailed informational text. However, we always encourage our patients to consult us if they are unsure about anything and we encourage them to stay in touch to ensure a smooth and efficient process. The definitive advice we give regarding swimming is to avoid it for the first month, considering factors such as potential infection, excessive salt absorption, or dry skin.
The proper progress of the process, achieving a healthy and beautiful outcome, and ensuring the satisfaction and happiness of our patients are as important to us as they are to our patients. Because helping someone regain something they’ve lost, being able to facilitate this, and seeing the happiness and self-confidence reflected in the photos they share after receiving thank-you messages and comments from our patients are a testament to our success, and the justified pride we feel in this allows us to continue working with the same care and confidence.
