Things to consider after hair transplantation

Hair transplantation is a very important issue due to the aesthetic expression of hair. Hair transplantation applications made in the past have been replaced by hair transplantation operations applied with advanced technology today. Hair transplantation is carried out by transplanting the hair follicles in the donor area to the balding area. It is a procedure that should be performed meticulously by hair transplant doctors authorized by the Ministry of Health.

Hair transplantation, root removal and opening of root canals go through the process of placing donor roots in the canals. This process is applied in sterile hospital conditions. Today, it is done with advanced applications that give very effective results. In addition to hair transplantation, the recovery process after hair transplantation should be meticulously carried out. Especially in the first 15 days, the area should be protected from any kind of impact and irritation.

What awaits the patient after hair transplantation?

The healing process after hair transplantation will take approximately 1 month. Within 1 month, the patient can return to his normal life completely. However, it should be known that in the process following the hair transplant, it takes 1 year for healthy hair to grow and the transplant process to be completed.

What happens in the process after hair transplantation?

• Scabbing will occur in the first week following hair transplantation. Epithelial tissues can be shed in the washing process
• 10 days after hair transplantation, crusting starts to fall off.
• On the fifteenth day, the crusts have completely disappeared and the patient can return to his normal life.
• As of the first month of hair transplantation, there is a complete return to normal. The hair transplant area should be protected from impacts.
• 3 months after hair transplantation, hair will begin to grow in the form of pubescence. This process takes about 9 months. Up to 90% of hair growth will be completed in the first year of hair transplantation.

What should be considered after hair transplantation?

After the hair transplant, the patient should be very meticulous during the recovery process. The patient should take into account the recommendations of his doctor. The most important point to be considered after hair transplantation is not to interrupt the drug treatment. Medicines should be taken regularly, as prescribed by doctors.

Things to consider after hair transplant are as follows:

• Hair should not be laid on the transplanted area for 15 days after transplantation. Pay attention to the sleeping position
• The washing process after hair transplantation should be shown to the patient by the experts in the first application. Care should be taken about the washing process.
• You should not do heavy sports for 1-2 months following the hair transplant, and should not be in places such as saunas and baths.
• It is essential that the hair transplant area is protected from sun rays and rain.
• In the first weeks after hair transplantation, blood thinning drinks should not be drunk,
• Information should be obtained from the doctor about the use of accessories such as berets in the hair transplant area.
• Shaving of the hair transplant area should not be done with the machine for the first 3 months. Shaving should be applied with scissors for 3 months or a certain period of time according to the doctor’s recommendation.
• You should not consume alcohol, smoke or drink very little, especially within 15 days following the operation.
• Scabs in the hair transplantation area should never be picked off with nails, and the area should not be played with.
• Different lengths of hair should be trimmed with scissors.