Your surgeon will inform you in our clinic about what should be considered after hair transplantation. By paying attention to these warnings, you can spend your recovery period more comfortably. After the hair transplant operation, these rules must be followed in order to get maximum efficiency from the hair transplant operation.
The most critical period is the first two weeks after the hair transplant operation. We have compiled for you what needs to be considered during this period and the entire post-operation process.
Sleeping Position After Hair Transplantation
One of the most curious issues about the post-hair transplant operation is how to lie down. You should sleep in an upright position for the first 3 days after hair transplantation. We recommend that you sleep on a hard pillow for the next 15 days. In addition, there is no harm in sleeping on the nape area, which is determined as the donor area. You can lie on the nape area where the hair follicles are taken. Especially in the first two weeks, you should pay attention to sleep on your back. You may prefer a slightly higher pillow. After hair transplantation, you should not lie on your side or face down.
Considerations After Hair Transplantation
The recovery speed after hair transplantation varies for everyone, but the things to be considered are the same for everyone.
In the first week after the hair transplant operation, you should only use the drugs, creams and shampoos given by your doctor. Apart from the shampoo, your doctor may also give you a special lotion.
After hair transplantation, you should keep your hands away from your hair as much as possible. The area that is in the form of an open wound due to dust, sweat or any other reason can quickly become infected. Therefore, be careful not to touch the crusted area until it is completely healed.
We do not recommend sports activities for at least one month after hair transplantation. Even a slight sweating can cause bacteria to grow in the planting area.
You should also avoid being exposed to direct sunlight for the first three months. You can use a hat during this period. But you should make sure that it is wide and clean so that it does not bother your head.
First 15 Days After Hair Transplant
After the operation, the transplanted area should be left open without bandaging and air should be provided. Thus, the area will easily crust by taking air and continue to feed the hair follicles within itself. The planted area should not be rubbed for 1 week. In addition, the area should be protected from impacts that may cause trauma. Activities such as active sports that will increase blood circulation should be avoided. We recommend the patient to sleep in a sitting position for the first 2 days in order to protect the hair transplant area from friction. The next day after transplantation, the patient is controlled and dressed. Then, the first wash is done on the second day, and the points that the patient should pay attention to while washing their hair in the following processes are explained to the patient.
Swelling usually occurs within the first 3 days after the procedure and may last for several days. There may also be redness and pain. These are normal and their severity gradually begins to fade. Especially in the first 10 days, crusting will occur in the places where planting is done. However, you should prefer the creams and special shampoos recommended by your doctor for the softening and shedding of the crusted area in a short time. In the first 10 days after hair transplantation, there are gradual improvements. You can wash your hair with warm water without pressing anymore. During this period, it will be useful to pay attention to your habits such as nutrition, smoking and alcohol.
3rd Week After Hair Transplant
Most of the swelling, redness and pain should be gone by now. You may still feel a slight pain around the transplant site, but it is not enough to affect your quality of life.
3rd Month After Hair Transplant
By the end of the second month, hair loss, which is called shock shedding, is completely completed. After that, irregular spills may occur from time to time. There may also be problems such as dandruff in the hair. In fact, this is an indication that the recovery period is progressing well. In addition, the hair follicles are now well attached and a small amount of elongation can be seen.
6 Months After Hair Transplant
You should avoid hair styling products that can damage newly transplanted hair. It is best to avoid styling products until the hair is fully grown.
1 Year After Hair Transplant
At the end of one year, the hair follicles will be completely healed. Again during this period, it is seen that the hair in the transplanted area grows.