The success of a hair transplant depends heavily on post-operative care. Understanding how to wash your scalp, protect new grafts, and sleep comfortably ensures optimal healing and growth. Explore our complete recovery guide and timeline.
Day-by-Day Post-Op Guidelines
During the first 3 days, avoid touching or scratching the recipient zone. Sleep with your head elevated at a 45-degree angle using a travel pillow to minimize forehead swelling.
On Day 3, you will begin your first post-op hair wash using a specialized shampoo and moisturizing foam provided by our clinic. Pat the area gently without rubbing. By Day 10, all scabs should be completely healed and fall off naturally.
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Recovery Milestones
Key steps during your healing and restoration process.
Days 1 - 3
Elevate your head while sleeping, avoid strenuous activities, and keep the recipient area dry.
Days 3 - 10
Perform gentle daily washes using the clinic's post-op shampoo kit. Scabs will heal and fall off.
Day 14
You can resume light exercises and gym sessions. Avoid heavy lifting and swimming for 30 days.
Month 1
The transplanted shafts will shed (shock loss). You can safely get a haircut with scissors (avoid clippers).
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about this treatment.
Sleep on your back with your head elevated at a 45-degree angle using a travel neck pillow for the first 5 to 7 nights to prevent swelling and protect the grafts from rubbing.
You can return to normal hair washing, including gentle rubbing to remove scabs, after 10 to 14 days.
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