Hair transplantation is a popular service among men and women suffering from baldness. Modern techniques make it possible to perform hair transplantation with minimal trauma, so recovery takes a minimum of time and is comfortable for patients. However, it is important to follow all the doctor’s recommendations during rehabilitation to avoid possible complications. If you do not follow the requirements for hair and scalp care, ignore the prohibitions, there is a high risk of damage to the grafts, which can negatively affect the final result and lead to its loss.
Basic rules and recommendations for successful rehabilitation
Hair transplantation is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. It lasts at least 4 hours, and in most cases even up to 6-8 hours. A stay in a hospital is not required after the transplant is completed. The patient is immediately sent home, but it is important to follow all the doctor’s recommendations.
At the stage of rehabilitation after hair transplantation, the following rules and recommendations must be followed:
- For the first 2-3 weeks, you should sleep exclusively on a high pillow. In this way, it will be possible to reduce the pressure on the transplant area, prevent damage to the follicles and the spread of edema to the face or other areas.
- For the first 2-3 days, it is strictly forbidden to touch the head with your hands, as this may affect the grafting.
- In the first days after transplantation, you should give up smoking and drinking alcohol, since nicotine and other harmful substances significantly slow down tissue healing processes.
- It is important not to allow sunlight to enter the transplant area. When going outside, you need to wear a headgear, but it should not be too tight and put a lot of pressure. The best choice would be a panama, bandana or cap.
- For 2-3 weeks after hair transplantation, you should refrain from physical activity and sports. Physical activity should be restored gradually.
- A haircut is allowed no earlier than after 3-4 months and only by a professional master. It is forbidden to use a machine or a trimmer, as they can damage the follicles. Haircut should be done with scissors.
To speed up rehabilitation, you should also follow a diet. Fatty and fried food, coffee, confectionery and other sweets, carbonated drinks should be excluded from the diet. It is recommended to consume a large amount of vegetables and fruits, products rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. It is equally important to drink enough water. If the doctor prescribed medicines, they should be taken according to the instructions and recommendations.
How to properly wash your hair after a hair transplant?
All patients should know how to properly care for their hair and wash their hair after transplantation. For 1 month, you should refrain from rubbing the scalp, including during washing. Intense mechanical impact can damage the follicles, so they will take root less well, and this will negatively affect the final result.
Washing your hair for the first time after hair transplantation is allowed on 2-4 days. It is important to follow a number of recommendations and do it carefully so as not to harm the transplants
follicles The following tips will come in handy if you don’t know how to properly wash your hair after a hair transplant:
- First, you need to apply a special lotion for 20-40 minutes. The cosmetic product softens dried blood crusts and moisturizes the scalp. After the specified time, you need to carefully wash off the rest of the lotion with warm water.
- The next step is shampooing. You should use the shampoo recommended by the doctor, or choose a sulfate-free hygiene product with a pH close to the pH of the hair. The shampoo must be whipped into a foam in the hands, and then carefully applied to the hair, while it is impossible to rub or press hard on the scalp.
- Next, you need to wash off the shampoo and dry your hair with paper or cloth towels, but not terry cloth. You can’t rub your head, you need to carefully wet the strands with a towel to absorb excess moisture.
The above algorithm of actions should be used within 2 weeks after transplantation, then you can return to the usual hygienic procedure. After a hair transplant, you need to wash your hair after 2-3 days, and in the summer – every day. It is strictly forbidden to use aggressive hair and scalp care products.
The transplant doctor will give more detailed recommendations for the rehabilitation period after the procedure. At the same time, it is important to follow all the advice of a specialist so that the transplant result meets your expectations. The first aesthetic effect can be seen after a few months, but the final result can be assessed only after a year.
Rehabilitation lasts up to 1 month, after which the hair does not need special care. If you are concerned about the problem of excessive hair loss, do not delay – consult a specialist at our clinic.