Immediately After Your Hair Transplant
Make sure you get plenty of sleep the first night following having a hair transplant. Avoid touching or scratching at the recipient or donor areas. There could be some soreness or itching however it is essential to stay clear of touching the areas in order to prevent infections or loss of grafts.
Do I have to wear a hat following a hair transplant?
We will give you a unique item of headwear - the kind of bandana. It is best worn by knotting the ends with loose knots in the back. Be careful not to put too much pressure upon your hair. Wear this cap on the flight to home and every time you're out for the first 10-14 days. Following this time you can put on loose-fitting caps. Don't wear any headwear inside to allow the areas of transplantation to heal.
Avoid direct sunlight, particularly during the summer. Make sure that you don't get sunburn.
What is the best sleeping position after hair transplants?
Please try to sleep on your back with your head slightly raised. You should sleep in this position for the three first nights after surgery. This position prevents your grafts from getting soiled by the surface of anything, and reduce swelling.
Swimming, sports, and other sports after having a hair transplant.
We advise against intense exercise or any other sports which cause excess sweating for the first few months following a hair transplant. Swimming (in the pool, the ocean, and so on.) is also not recommended for the first two weeks. Also, we recommend against going in the sun, swimming, or any other contact sports during this time. Be sure to shield your face or scalp affected by a hair transplant from heat, sun and dust for at most 4 weeks.
Possible Side Effects of a Hair Transplant
Swelling
There may be some swelling within 2-7 days of an operation to transplant hair. Be sure to keep the proper sleeping position and keep your body straight as long as you can. The swelling will decrease within a couple of days. If you're worried about swelling following the procedure, speak to your surgeon to seek assistance.
Itchiness and Redness
There may be some irritation on your scalp. There may also be itching that is normal. Be careful not to scratch or scratch your scalp, since it could cause damage or infection to the grafts that were transplanted. The areas of the implant will develop after the procedure with scabs and will disappear within 7-10 days. Most often, redness will go disappear after a couple of weeks, however it is a case of individualism and depends on numerous variables. Some patients' redness can persist for a longer time, which is typical.
Acne pimples after an operation to transplant hair
The scalp may be swollen and pimples after an implantation of hair are common and signify hair growth beneath the surface of the skin. It could be considered an early sign of hair growth resulting from the grafts transplanted. The pimples will fade since hair growth continues. Don't pop the pimples, and keep the area of implantation free of dirt. Consult your surgeon if are concerned about anything.
Hair wash and care after a hair transplant
In the majority of instances, you will be able to begin washing your scalp gently on the second day following the hair transplant
Apply this lotion (provided) using clean fingers on the donor and implantation areas. Be careful not to rub or scratch the area of implantation. Let the lotion sit for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. After that take hot liquid (normal tension) to wash the lotion.
The shampoo should be applied in the same way: gently with your fingertips, and without scratching or rubbing the areas of implantation or donor. Avoid excessive pressure.
Rinse shampoo off using plenty of hot water. Apply normal pressure to the water. Dry the scalp with an auxiliary towel. Don't rub your scalp but instead tap it gently as you dry. Don't make use of a hair dryer and don't use any hair sprays or products.
This procedure must be repeated every day, for 10 days to aid in breaking down the crust. After seven days, you may commence with gently rub the affected region to get rid of the scabs. Make sure to clean your hair frequently with mild shampoo following the period specified. Please ask your doctor if you have any questions.
When to expect results after a hair transplant
You'll notice some growth of hair right after an operation to transplant hair, however, you can anticipate the hair to fall out in about 2-6 weeks. This is normal, as the transplanted hair roots are implanted and will start producing healthy hair.
The final outcomes from a transplant could be evaluated after one year after a hair transplant. There will be hair growth earlier than this. The rate of growth is different for each person, which means that your experience may differ.
Quick Facts
Correct aftercare is crucial for getting the greatest results after an operation to transplant hair.
Patients should shield their scalp after an operation to transplant hair.
The excessive sweating that occurs, for instance, because of physical exercise, should be prevented.
You shouldn't swim following your procedure for up to four weeks.
Patients must apply an application of lotion every day and wash their hair.
The full results of hair transplantation could take up to one year to reveal.
You will likely see hair growth sooner than that.