You should not make this mistake if you are thinking about a hair transplant!

The thin scalp is particularly sensitive and is therefore naturally protected by hair. If this natural sun protection is lost, the skin is unprotected all day – the UV rays attack the sensitive skin even when the sun is not shining! That’s why active sun protection of the scalp with hats, caps or sun cream is a must. All year round.

Sunburn is not only painful, it also has many negative consequences for the skin. Externally, sunburn leads to redness and possibly even blistering. In the skin cells, too much UV light leads to inflammatory processes and accelerated ageing and, in the worst case, to skin cancer.

A sun-stressed scalp can also be dangerous for the hair roots and impair their growth, as they also suffer from sun stress. If the sun hits thin skin that still has hair, these hair roots can be destroyed forever by sunburn, says the head physician at Bank of Hair. At the same time, the inflammatory processes triggered by the sunburn jeopardize the growth of the hair after transplantation.

We at Bank of Hair advise people with little hair in particular to wear caps or hats to protect their sensitive scalp. Your scalp is perfectly protected with a sunscreen with sun protection factor 50 – choose between mineral or chemical filters.

By protecting yourself and your scalp from harmful UV rays, you not only contribute to a healthy complexion, but also promote the health of your scalp.

As before any operation, you should avoid stress for the body, including stress caused by UV rays. Inflammatory reactions in the skin cells caused by sun stress mean that the skin is not optimally prepared for the transplant. This can jeopardize the growth of the hair follicles.

Scientific studies have shown that UV rays can impair wound healing and accelerate skin ageing. By protecting the transplanted areas from harmful sunlight after a hair transplant, you make a significant contribution to the successful healing of the hair follicles and to optimal long-term results. This is why we at Bank of Hair advise you to effectively protect the transplanted hair follicles after a hair transplant to ensure optimal healing and long-term results.

UV rays can impair the skin’s natural healing process after a hair transplant and damage the sensitive hair follicles. Too much sunlight on the treated areas can lead to inflammation, swelling and even permanent damage to the transplanted hair follicles.

UV rays can also lead to hyperpigmentation of the skin, which can affect the healing of the transplant areas and lead to a significant change in the pigmentation of the skin.

By consistently using sunscreen on the treated areas after a hair transplant, complications such as infection and scarring can be minimized, leading to a better aesthetic end result.

Find out more about sun protection after a hair transplant here