Highlights
- Gradually return to normal activities: After 1 month, you should avoid heavy physical activity. However, you can start light exercises and return to normal daily activities.
- Sun protection: The skin can become sensitive after a hair transplant. Pay attention to the sun’s rays and use a hat or sunscreen to protect your head.
- Alcohol and smoking: Alcohol and smoking can affect circulation and slow down the healing process. So stay away from these substances.
- Continue hair care: Continue to use the included shampoo and conditioner regularly. Keeping your hair and scalp clean helps keep your hair follicles healthy.
- Nutrition: Make sure you get enough protein and vitamins for hair health. Continue to eat as recommended by your doctor.
- Itching and peeling: Itching and peeling in the hair transplant area is normal for the first few weeks. However, avoid heavy contact such as scratching and rubbing during this period.
- Examinations Continue with the examinations on the days and times indicated by the doctor. Contact your doctor if you have any problems or concerns.
- Wait for the hair to grow: It may take some time for the hair to grow due to hair transplantation. Please be patient during this time. If you expect your hair to grow back, continue to use the products recommended by your doctor.
- Avoid stress Stress can negatively affect hair health. If possible, try meditation, yoga or relaxation techniques to reduce stress.
- Sleep position: Keep your head 5 degrees higher when lying down. This can help reduce swelling. The period after hair transplantation is a process that requires patience and care. If you follow the doctor’s recommendations and follow this period carefully, you can achieve successful results.
- Which products should be used after hair transplantation? For the first 8 days after hair transplantation, medications must be used regularly and at the specified times. You will receive a form with detailed information about which medications, how and when to use them. It is also important to use the recommended shampoo for the first 1 day. For more information about this, see the section on hair washing. You should also use a special emulsion recommended for you for the first 1 day, there are also washing instructions. You may need to use a moisturizing spray to moisturize your scalp according to your doctor’s advice. Wash after hair transplantation The first wash after hair transplantation and after treatment is one of the most important things. Hair cleaning and care after hair transplantation is the most important care routine for the health and success of your transplanted hair. For this reason, there are some rules that we recommend you to follow carefully after hair transplantation. Here are the rules
Day 1 (day of surgery)
Do not wash your hair on the day of the transplant surgery. A bandage is applied to the head.
Day 2
Do not touch or wash anything during this day.
Day 3
(sometimes it can also be day 2): The first wash after hair transplantation is usually performed by your team at the clinic on the 2nd day. The time and details of the washing will be sent to you.
Days 10-14
During this time you should do household chores. In the first 10 days after hair transplantation, you should start using a special lotion or oil before washing. These products should be applied by touching the transfer area with fingertips. Apply the cream or oil with up and down movements, never rub it in. Leave the product on for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Make sure that the water temperature is neither too cold nor too hot. The water density should also be low. The use of shampoo is important at this stage. Wet your hair and apply the recommended shampoo by lathering it in your hands and gently touching the transplanted area. It is worth mentioning once again that you should avoid rubbing your hair. When applying the shampoo, the hand movements should be light and gentle in an up-down direction. You can also gently touch the hair in the donor area in the same way. Then wash your hair with lukewarm water and do not dry the transplant area.
– Never use a scrubbing motion, towel or hair dryer. You should let your hair dry naturally. After washing, you can increase blood circulation by gently massaging the transfer area. You can also wash the area where the hair was removed and apply cream or oil to the area to reduce itching. If possible, washing twice a day (morning and night) at these times may give better results.
Day 15 and beyond
At this point you no longer need to follow the above washing procedure. You do not need to use a special cream and shampoo. However, if you wish, you can continue to use shampoo for washing 1 month after hair transplantation. What can you expect after the procedure? If you have a surgical procedure, you may experience some common conditions: You may feel some pain for the first few days after the operation. It is recommended to use prescribed painkillers for this pain. There may be expected tension and swelling on the head after hair transplantation. This swelling may spread to the scalp, forehead and sometimes around the eyes. Swelling after hair transplantation usually subsides within 2-5 days and there is nothing to worry about. You can take the following measures to reduce swelling:
– Using medicines recommended by your doctor can help the swelling or swelling to return to normal more quickly.
– To prevent itching, it is important to pay attention to the following:
– Take good care of your hair and frequent washing is recommended.
– Use the recommended cream regularly.
When does SHOCK SHARPING begin after hair transplantation?
Shock after hair transplantation is a complication that occurs in the first month. Shock alopecia, also known as hair loss, is common after any hair transplant surgery. There is no need to worry. After 1 month, your new hair will start to grow in a healthy way. Before and after hair transplantation In order to follow the hair transplantation process well, you need to take regular photos. You can do it at home on your own terms or you can photograph the change process in our clinic.