A good hair transplants procedure is determined by the hair surgeon's experience, the grafting technique used, the quality of the patient's grafts, and the success of the follicle transfer from the harvesting location to the grafting area. However, the weeks that follow a hair transplant treatment are critical for healthy hair growth, so recovery is just as important. If you take appropriate care of your new grafts, there is a reduced chance of a failed hair transplant, regardless of the hair transplant technique that you choose. Your new grafts are delicate and need the utmost care to develop properly. 

In order to get the best results from this procedure, it is essential that you follow all postoperative instructions provided by our clinic and that you remain optimistic about your results. In this blog, we will provide the right recommendations that every patient should follow that you should follow every day whether it is for a male or female hair transplant, a beard transplant, a micro hair transplant on a small area, or a frizzy hair transplant.

Hair Wash After Hair Transplant

Every patient at the clinic receives instruction on how to properly wash their hair because it's one of the most significant factors that might affect how well their hair transplant procedure turns out. There are three primary phases in the hair wash process:

1. After applying lotion, oil, or any other appropriate moisturizer, the transplanted region is kept in this condition for 15 to 30 minutes. Scratching surrounding the donor area and transplanted grafts becomes softer as a result of this. By removing dried blood traces, this softening step speeds up the healing process. Warm water should be used to cleanse the scalp after 15 to 30 minutes. A specific medical shampoo is applied to clean the donor and transplanted areas. To do this, very gently apply a tiny amount of shampoo to the entire scalp by lathering it between your hands. Never rub. Every stage of washing needs to be done gently with no pressure at all, using only your palms.
2. Use a paper towel to pat dry your hair after shampooing. Just give it a gentle pat instead of rubbing. Use the moisturizer as long as the scalp feels dry or until the scabs come off. If you feel that your hair is always feeling dry, you may also use the moisturizer in between washes.
3. To get rid of the scabs, shampooing needs to be done every day. There shouldn't be any more signs of dried blood or wounds on your scalp after 7 to 10 days. Within 14 days of the transplant, you can resume your regular hair-cleaning routine. After the procedure, the patient can wash their hair more than once a day if necessary. Until the bottle is empty, keep using the shampoo that the clinic advises you. If the patient buys his own hair products, they should make sure that they do not include silicone, perfume, or colors.

Pain After A Hair Transplant

During the first few days following the hair transplant process, there may be little soreness. A few patients said they had trouble falling asleep in the early postoperative days. After the procedure, it's typical to experience greater discomfort in the donor than in the receiving location. Over-the-counter pain relievers will also help with the discomfort and pain. Your doctor will provide them for you.

Swelling After The Hair Transplant

Larger hair transplant procedures and transplants involving extensive hairline work are more likely to experience swelling after the hair transplant procedure. The forehead and the region surrounding the eyes may experience some kind of swelling, which can last two to five days and peaks on the fourth day. 

Itching Following Hair Transplant

Following a hair transplant, itching is a very common symptom during the first 7–14 days and it may be present all over the scalp area. Most of the time, itching is a sign that the tissue is healing. When it gets too bad, you can take an antihistamine medication.

Correct Sleeping Position

During the first week following the procedure, it's crucial to avoid touching the recipient regions as much as possible. Patients are asked to sleep on their backs with a couple of pillows raised over their heads. The pillows assist in reducing post-hair transplant edema by elevating your head as you sleep. It is also recommended that patients utilize the customized pillow provided by the clinic for the first seven to ten days.

Healing And Recovery After The Hair Transplant

Healing and recovery occur quickly following any hair transplant procedure. The majority of patients recover completely in a day or two after surgery, while some numbness and minor scalp discomfort may last for a few days. For around seven to ten days, punctate red scabs at the base of the transplanted hair shafts on the recipient and donor sites will be present. 

After surgery, the patient usually returns to normal look 10–15 days later. After this time, only a little redness and swelling will be apparent. Individuals with extremely fair skin tones may be red for extended periods following treatment, whereas darker skin and hair patients heal more quickly. All things considered, the recovery process following a hair transplant is very personalized and influenced by several factors like the patient's age, way of life, food, and even environment.

Shaving After Hair Transplantation

After one month following the transplant, the recipient region can be shaved. As long as the scabs in the donor site have fallen off, donor regions can be shaved as soon as one week after surgery.

Shock Loss And Regrowth Of Transplanted Hair

Shock loss often occurs in the first three to four weeks following the hair transplant. The lost grafts begin to regenerate gradually during the third or fifth month. The regrowth rate should be around 30% at the end of the fifth month and approximately 60% at the end of the seventh month. The operation's final results should be evaluated 12 months after the procedure.

Physical Activity

You can begin taking short walks or other low-impact physical activities as soon as you receive your hair transplant. Ten days after surgery, you can begin exercising in the same way you used to. In order to reduce the risk of infections, it is advised to shower soon after working out.

Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) And Hair Restoration

After surgery, one should wait three months before doing any form of scalp treatment. The hair transplant procedure is unaffected if SMP therapy also known as known as scalp micropigmentation was done before the procedure.

Alcohol Consumption

Drinking alcohol will prolong the time it takes for wounds to heal following hair transplantation. It's best to hold off until two weeks after surgery.

Sun Exposure

It's crucial to avoid direct sunlight for the first two weeks following the procedure. When exposed to sunlight for the first six months following the transplant, we advise wearing something to cover the head.

Medication And Hair Product Recommendations

Shampoo And Lotion For Hair Wash

Applying lotion to the donor and recipient regions should be done softly tapping. The moisturizer should be left on for fifteen to thirty minutes before washing it off with shampoo and lukewarm water.be extra careful when handling the towel and try not to scratch the recipient's skin. You should wash your hair every day until all of the scabs come off easily without applying pressure. A little coating of the lotion can be used to soothe the donor region if it feels dry in between washing. In this case, you do not need to wash it.

Scarex or Contractubex creams

Contractubex or Scarex may be used to lessen the donor area's scarring and you should know that this is the only area that can be treated with it. It needs to be applied twice daily and it should be used 14 days after surgery.

Antibiotics Use After Hair Transplantation

Immediately following surgery, antibiotics will be prescribed to the client for three to five days. They are used to guarantee a speedy healing process and to prevent any possible infections. Antibiotic creams such as Bacitracin or Fucidin may also be required at some point during the healing process. This cream should be used directly on the inflamed regions if bumps or pimples are formed in the donor or recipient locations.

Finasteride 

In some cases, Finasteride will be recommended if required. This medicine is used to prevent further hair loss, strengthen weak hairs and also to reduce shock loss following surgery. Patients may experience a reduction in sexual desire but this uncommon adverse effect passes after you stop taking the medication.

Minoxidil (5% or 2%)

Minoxidil will be prescribed for both male and female patients but with different percentages. 5% for male clients and 2% for female clients. This medication is used to reduce the loss of natural hair and fasten the grafts' regeneration after transplantation. When the donor and recipient regions have fully healed from the transplant procedure, minoxidil can be taken one month later.

Biotin As A Food Supplement

It's common advice to take biotin supplements to strengthen hair and nails. This natural supplement must be used following transplantation for a minimum of six months. Biotin can be easily bought at any drugstore without the need for a prescription.

Dermaroller

A derma roller device will be recommended in some cases. This tool is used to improve blood circulation and massage the scalp. It should be used just 45 days after surgery, two or three times a week.