We tell you the golden rules you should pay attention to in order to make your recovery process after hair transplantation more comfortable and successful. After the hair transplant operation, it is very important to follow certain rules in order to maintain the health of the hair follicles and achieve the desired results. Especially the first two weeks after hair transplantation are very important.
What should we pay attention to after hair transplantation?
Following your doctor’s advice is vital for the success of this process. Here are the things you should pay attention to during the healing process after hair transplantation:
In the first two weeks, take care and be careful.
- The hair follicles are in a sensitive phase in the first two weeks after hair transplantation. Please do not touch, rub or put pressure on the scalp during this period.
- After the operation, it is necessary to avoid smoking and alcoholic beverages for 7 days. These substances can negatively affect healing.
- Please be careful not to use anticoagulants. If you need to see your doctor, please contact him/her.
- Please do not go to the sauna or hammam for the first 3 months after the operation.
- Please avoid sunbathing and stay away from direct sunlight for the first 1 day.
- Please remember to wear a hat.
- Hair Care Products
We recommend that you use the medicines recommended by your doctor regularly. First of all, it is very important to use the recommended shampoos and lotions within the first 1 day.
- Rest, We should take care to rest after the operation. Spend the first day and night in comfort, enjoying yourself.
- You can use a high pillow for the first three nights to reduce swelling in the head area. Avoid sleeping face down.
- Headband, Use the headband recommended by your doctor. Please keep your headband regularly clean and be careful not to damage the transplanted hair. For this reason, you should never use the headband while sleeping. The grafts may be damaged in such a case.
- Use hats, be careful not to damage the transplanted hair.
- You should not have sexual intercourse for the first 1 day after the operation.
- After hair transplantation, do not forget that it is quite risky to frequently touch your hair by hand to check your hair and you should definitely avoid this habit.
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