After Operation
The most important stage of the hair transplantation process is post-operation care. There are several factors you need to pay attention to after a successful operation. How you sleep after following the instructions given to you to achieve a natural look can greatly affect your comfort and the results of hair transplantation. You should keep your head slightly elevated while sleeping for the first few nights after surgery. This position will help reduce swelling on your scalp and make the post-operative period more comfortable. Be careful not to cause any friction in the hair transplanted areas to prevent the transplanted grafts from falling out and irritating the area. If you have a welt, try to sleep on your back for the first few nights to protect the injured area. Additionally, you should be careful not to sleep face down to protect the transplanted hair grafts and the new hairline.
Can I take a shower after the operation?
If you want to take a shower immediately after the operation, you can take it below shoulder level. You should not stay in the shower cabin for more than 10 minutes to prevent steam from forming.
Can I use a hair dryer after the operation?
Avoid using a dryer for the first 6 months. You must comply. You can get precise information about what you should and should not do from your client both verbally and in writing.
Post-Operation Hair After your hair transplantation operation, the donor area may appear bruised. However, it is not something to worry about. It is a temporary phase and recovery is rapid. October region; The small red dot appearance will disappear within 7-10 days. You should not touch your transplantation area for the first 7 days and protect it against impacts. Mild Pain Although rare, it is normal to experience mild pain after the hair transplantation operation. You can use mild painkillers prescribed by your doctor. On your first night, you may experience minimal blood loss with the fluid injected under the skin from the donor area, this is normal and healthy. Swelling It is common for patients to experience swelling in the forehead area or around the eyes on the 3rd or 4th day of the operation.
What we need to do in the face of this harmless situation, which we may be exposed to, is to apply cold press to the swollen area and take care to consume plenty of water. The anti-inflammatory medications prescribed by your doctor will also help you get rid of this situation. Keeping your upper body elevated during sleep and not tilting your head while busy with the phone or book will help you prevent swelling. It helps. Crusting and Itching are the most common conditions after hair transplantation. The itchy feeling, especially in the transplantation area, is very normal and healthy. It is an indication that your scalp is healing. Crusting may continue for 10 days. Process The transplanted hair falls out after 10 days (scab shedding). On the 10th day of hair transplantation, the transplanted area merges with the tissue, the redness begins to disappear and the crusts become ready to fall off. A new era begins with this natural process, which begins with getting rid of the residue and dead skin cells that are ready to shed.
1st month of hair transplantation (shock shedding) It’s time to shed the hair strands that appear after the shedding! Yes, you may be experiencing the most intense phase of shock loss after hair transplantation. Although patients may feel pessimistic during this period, remember that this is a completely normal and natural process.
3rd month of hair transplantation: In the third month after the operation, you will notice that the nape area has completely recovered. In addition, there is visible growth in the transplantation area. You are now one step closer to the strong and thick hair you dream of.
After the 6th month of hair transplantation, hair growth is at its fastest. The hair strands have become stronger and we are about to get the results we expect from the transplantation area. You are now satisfied with the image you see in the mirror. Even though everything seems to be back to normal, you should still protect your hair with the same care.
1 year after hair transplantation. In the 12th month of hair transplantation, the donor and transplantation areas are almost 100% healed. You now have strong, full hair that looks healthy. You can style your new hair as you wish and safely enjoy your strong and full hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is recommended that you give your scalp some time to heal. For this reason, you should not wash your hair for 24 hours after the hair transplantation operation. After the operation, you can start washing your hair gently. Make sure that the water stream does not press directly on your scalp, and avoid using very hot or cold water. After the crusts formed in the hair transplantation area are peeled off and the sensitivity decreases, you can start washing your hair normally. Your clinic should have provided you with the necessary information after the operation.
Hair dryer may damage your hair follicles due to heat from hair transplantation operation. - How should I cut my hair after the hair transplantation operation? Our patients can cut the donor area with scissors after the operation and use the shaver after the 3rd month. You can cut your existing hair for the transplantation area with the help of scissors. It is necessary to wait 6 months before using a shaver.
Exposure to direct sunlight can increase scar formation. Exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided during the healing process.