Hair Transplant in Summer?

In reality, the weather and the seasons have little to do with what the ideal time is for the hair transplant for performing. The best time is always the one our patient truly feels is right for them, - feels prepared for the hair transplant, whether in summer or in winter.

The healing period and the post-hair-transplant protocol since it is the same in every season, although within the seasons we can find factors that may help recovery, or may somewhat hinder it. The biggest contrast is naturally between winter and summer hair transplants, so we'll use that as an example.

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Is there a best time for hair transplantation?

We have been asked countless times about the ideal timing for a hair transplant, since many people worry that summer sunshine or the timing of their holiday will interfere with the recovery period. After the hair transplant, you need to spend 10-14 days of "forced rest", that our freshly transplanted grafts stay in place, this is unavoidable regardless of the season. At this point it is very important to precisely follow the post-transplant instructions prescribed by the specialist, such as:

• Avoid active sports and physical work

• And the sweating that comes with it

• Relieve itching with saline solution (never scratch with your hands)

• Avoid strong sunlight

This last point can naturally cause concern for those considering a summer hair transplant, but there is one factor that our patients regularly forget about.

Vitamin D Against Hair Loss

Since our bodies mostly synthesize vitamin D through sunlight, there is a period of well over half a year when we don't really have an abundance of vitamin D, and this can have immediate consequences. Besides bone pain, slow wound healing, and itchy skin, scientists have also found a connection between vitamin D and stronger hair. 

In a 2016 study, small scalp biopsies were taken from patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia to test their vitamin D levels. 

Researchers looked for the presence of vitamin D receptors in keratinocytes, the dominant cells making up the epidermis, which are responsible for the growth and development of hair follicles. Vitamin D receptors are tiny markers found on the surface of these cells that signal to vitamin D molecules that the cell needs vitamin D. 

The study found that in those, in those affected by hair loss, the concentration of vitamin D receptors was significantly lower. This proves that a lack of vitamin D can cause hair loss, while its presence strengthens the hair. Sunlight also supports regeneration and speeds up wound healing, which is why the summer period can be appealing to many for this reason. 

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So, is a summer hair transplant recommended, or not?

If your vacation time is mostly limited to summer, there's no need to worry about how you'll follow the instructions. Summer sunlight can both help and harm the regeneration of the transplanted grafts, but because of sweating, it's advisable to stay in air-conditioned rooms during the first two weeks. 

Bathing in salty sea water and wearing a hat to avoid sunlight are all permitted after the aforementioned roughly two-week period following the hair transplant. However, these 14 days cannot be skipped, whether in summer or winter, if you want to achieve real results. So a summer hair transplant has no effect on your vacation, you can calmly enjoy your vacation while your scalp heals at the same time, so that by autumn he could greet his colleagues with a brand-new look.

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