Do’s And Don’ts After Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair loss is the one of the most horrific experiences for anyone who has to face it.  People often approach hair transplant treatment for resolving their hair loss problem as this is the only known permanent solution. As being a medical procedure and on cherry on top “surgery” word is added to hair transplant procedure, people are often concerned and scared about the procedure and its consequences. Hair transplant is a precision based surgical procedure which requires expert hands but is least invasive and is almost a painless technique.

Do’s And Don’ts After Hair Transplant Surgery

When thinking of hair transplant people are often concerned about the after effects and have multiple questions in mind. Hence people ask many questions during consultation like:

How much does it pain?

Does it have side effects?

Any post procedural complications?

Can we resume our work the very next day?

Do’s and don’ts after hair transplant?

Is post transplant care hectic?

Dr Suneet Soni, the founder of Medispa hair transplant centre has genuine answers to these questions that this procedure is least painful and minimally invasive which offers to start your routine life the very next day. Ideally there are no complications of this procedure post operatively, but few considerations like minimal swelling and pain. So feel free to undergo this procedure as this could be a life changing experience which will boost your confidence personally, socially and professionally.

There are few post operative instruction which should be followed for getting best results:

• In case of Bloating or swelling after Hair transplant:

Minimal Swelling could be observed usually on forehead or rarely till eyelids for few days.

To avoid swelling,

1. Patient should sleep with his/her head elevated at 45° for three nights after the procedure.
2. Apply snow every 2 hours
3. Avoid eating ice cream, aspirin and alcohol for 3-5 days.
4. Take rest and minimize activities for a day.

• In need of Pain killers:

Usually least amount of pain observed which does not require pain killers. But in case, Minimal pain felt post procedure could be alleviated by taking pain killers prescribed by the surgeon.

• In case of Infection after hair transplant:

Infections are very rare after hair transplant, but it is better to avoid all kinds of dirt and bacteria for 2 weeks after the procedure. Avoid touching the donor area or the recipient area where new follicles are planted. Patients should report any pain, redness, swelling in the area of the procedure to the doctor immediately.

• Resuming Work and exercise after Hair transplant:

1. Avoid hard work, exercise for one week post procedure.
2. Avoid weight lifting for 2 weeks post hair transplant.
3. Avoid sauna and steam bath for at least 3 weeks.

• First wash of hair after the procedure:

1. You can wash your head gently very next day. After the procedure it will help in cleaning of blood clots. Try to avoid pressure of water at the transplanted root areas. After 5^th day you can touch the transplanted roots area while washing.
2. Comb the hair gently to avoid moving the transplanted root area.
3. Avoid using hair dryers for at least 2 weeks after the procedure.
4. You can dye your hair, cut it or curl it once after the flakes around the planted roots have fallen off.

• Flakes/peels

Flakes may usually starts falling after 7-10 days or sometimes it may take longer.

“Medispa centre” believes in putting efforts to deliver you the best results with no pain and complications. We would be happy to assist you and accompany you with our services for your life changing experience of hair transplant. Dr Soni has performed ample number of cases and delivered 100% results with no complications which made him a renowned hair transplant surgeon of India and worldwide.