Post hair transplant care tips
Learning the post hair transplant care tips is as crucial as the surgery itself. It is usually called hair transplant aftercare or post-surgery care and has many aspects to be aware of. Most patients considering hair transplant surgery for baldness think they will have full, vibrant hair within days. However, this is not true.
You have to wait at least 1 month after surgery to see your new hair. Until this time, your hair care products, sleeping habits, and your protection methods from the sun, water, and dust will be very useful. Although hair transplantation is a procedure with a 98% success rate, it is possible to be disappointed if you do not take the necessary care.
This article aims to shed light on each of the below topics:
- How to follow up after hair transplant operation
- In which cases hair transplantation is successful / unsuccessful
- Do’s and don’ts after hair transplant procedure
- Hair transplant timeline
- Best professional shampoo and conditioner that is tailored for post-surgical journey
How to take care of hair after a hair transplant
Hair transplant aftercare is divided into several sections. In the first ten days, intense care and the never-touch principle are at the forefront, while after the 10th day, expressions like gentle touches and ultra-care shampoo selection make sense. Well, how will you take care of your hair step-by-step after a hair transplant?
First of all, you need to follow the instructions given to you by your clinic. For the first 10 days, the instructions usually say:
- Sleep with your head elevated using 2-3 pillows. Extra pillows help with venous return and decrease the buildup of interstitial fluid.
- Stop drinking and smoking until your doctor tells you you can start using them again.
- Eat a protein-heavy diet to accelerate your hair growth and recovery.
- Avoid scratching, excessive touching and rubbing your scalp.
- Keep your scalp free from excessive humidity, dust and dirt.
- Don’t swim, stay out of the sun.
- Do not pick at the remaining scabs or pick at your transplanted hair.
How to do the first hair wash after a hair transplant?
You should be sensitive when washing your hair after hair transplantation. You can follow these steps:
- Use low-pressure water.
- Gently wet your hair with water that is neither hot nor cold.
- Apply the post-op hair shampoo
- Leave the shampoo on for 5 minutes, don’t touch or rub the grafts.
- Gently rinse off using the same low pressure source of lukewarm water.
- Do not squeeze your hair while rinsing.
- Do not use a hair dryer.
- You can use a post transplant conditioner to moisturize.
- Do not comb your hair for a while.
- Do not dye your hair at least for 90 days.
Is it necessary to spray saline water after hair transplant?
Sea water spray is also used after rhinoplasty to heal the wounds. Similarly, after a FUE hair transplant, saline spray is preferred to prevent infection of the tiny wounds on the scalp. Immediately after the operation, you will need to spray saline every 30-45 minutes to keep the wounds clean. After the 3rd day, the saline is usually stopped and replaced with post-hair transplant sets.
Which oils can I apply to my grafts?
Often people consult doctors to massage oils such as castor, coconut, sesame, calendula, aloe vera, tree tea oil into the surgeried scalp. But never apply a substance to your skin that is not tailor-made for transplant aftermath. The grafted hair will absorb these oils and become more open to infections before it heals and the grafts may dislodge. You can test out the custom-designed ozonized hair oil only for post-grafting aftercare.
How will I prepare myself psychologically for my appearance?
Post-hair transplant care recommendations do not only include taking care of your physical look, but it is also useful to learn about post-surgical psychology.
When you first see your transplanted hair, you’ll probably have bandages, minimal scarring, and an overall appearance that may not be immediately attractive. This reaction is absolutely normal. Physical changes often bring a mix of emotions such as excitement, sadness, fear, doubt, or other emotional fluctuations.
If you find it difficult to cope with these feelings, seek psychological counseling and guidance following your transplant. In the meantime, don’t be shy about discussing any questions or concerns you may have with your hair transplant provider. These initial reactions are short-lived, and as you progress through the healing process, these emotions will gradually give way to better self-esteem and a stronger sense of self.
FAQs
- Does hair transplantation really work?
In a successful hair transplant, it is not possible to distinguish the transplanted hair from natural hair after a certain time (usually after 8 to 9th month). This is not the case for botched transplants (i.e. 1 to 2% of the total number of patients).
2. Does hair loss continue after transplantation?
If the underlying cause of your hair loss is not recognised and treated, it’ll continue. In addition, chemical-focused & unnatural hair products can also trigger hair thinnings or sheddings. You have am option to use a chemical-free post-transplant shampoo for the first year.
3. Does the transplanted hair look unnatural?
Bad appearance may occur in improperly performed – poor hair transplant. Entrust yourself to experts for factors like the angle, density and transplantation spacing of the hair strands. Avoid cheap and unreliable clinics. For instance; be skeptical of clinics that do not have a website, do not have transparent contact information, and where you cannot find documents, photos, diplomas, etc. of their doctors, and ask for proof. Prefer only people with medical training.
4. What should I do if the hair transplant fails?
Firstly, contact the clinic and ask how they can compensate for their mistake. If you have chosen an unprofessional clinic, after care services are poor. In this case, you can consider 2nd surgery. Good to know: treatments in some clinics have a 1-2 year warranty period.
5. How can I hide my hair transplant?
If you have no religious obligation, we do not recommend wearing accessories such as hats, wigs or scarves for the first few weeks.As long as they are loose and do not put pressure on your hair follicles, you are free to wear whatever you want right after DHI, FUE, U-FUE surgery. After the first 14 days it is less risky to hide your hair transplant by wearing loose scarves and hats.
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