Hair Transplant Aftercare

Haircare after a Hair Transplant

Haircare Recommendations after Hair Transplantation

  • Maintain head hygiene and wash it every day for the first 10 days with the provided shampoo and lotion. You can view the instructions below.

  • Drink plenty of water (3-5 liters per day).

  • Try to wear large clothes.

  • Sleep on your back for at least two-three days in a reclining position.

  • Physical effects such as friction and hits should be avoided for 10 days.

  • Hair in the transplant area can only be cut with scissors for 5 months. The donor area can be cut with a clipper after 15 days after the operation.

  • After surgery, it is advisable to send photos every day for the first 10 days.

Contraindications

  • After surgery, you must stay away from stimulants such as alcohol and tobacco (preferably 10 days).
  • Within 10 days it is better not to have sexual relations.

  • For 10 days, try not to go outside if the weather is very cold or very hot. Do not expose to rain or snow.

  • Avoid wearing hats, helmets, berets, etc. for the first 10 days.

  • In the first 15 days, do not go to any steam baths, sauna, sea, swimming pool (where the temperature is high, which can lead to infections).

  • Sports: refrain from any physical activity for 15-20 days. After this period, you can start doing light cardio and running. It will be possible to fully return to strength training a month after the operation.

  • You can dye your hair 8 months after the operation.

General information

  • The donor area heals within two weeks and returns to its normal state in a month.
  • The transplant area will have scabs within 10 days. On the 10th it can be removed with a special massage. Redness in this area can remain up to 3 months, depending on the characteristics of the skin.

  • In the transplant area, by the end of the first month, hair loss begins to occur – this is normal. The growth of new healthy hair on average begins within the 3rd month.

Hair Washing after Hair Transplantation

The head should be washed every day for 10 days after the operation. First, with light patting movements apply lotion (panthenol) to the transplant area and leave for 25 minutes. Rinse with cold water without pressure. Then rub the shampoo in your hands first and then apply it to the transplanted area. We apply shampoo with the same light movements to the transplant area. We also wash donor area with shampoo while massaging it – this will speed up healing. Wash off with cool water. 

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