What Are The Precautionary Measures One Should Follow After Hair Transplant?
by Andrew Martin Health ConsultantHair transplant surely needs the expert hands to be
successful and to deliver desired results. But it is partially truth, the
success also lies in the precautionary measures which you need to take after
the procedure. Any ignorance and negligence in the aftercare could lead to high
damage to the newly planted hair follicles. Therefore, 7 day after hair
transplant is very crucial and precautionary measures in those days should be
seriously considered.
Hair transplant in
Ajmer is quite cost
effective but the advanced procedures are not yet adopted in the city which
halts many hair loss sufferers to opt for the procedure in the city. Hair transplant cost
in India is very affordable which makes people to look for other
affordable places for hair transplant. Jaipur is one of the most preferred
locations for hair transplant because of the few worlds famous hair transplant
surgeon practising in the city and the affordable cost despite worldwide fame.
Here are explained few very important precautionary
measures which needs to be taken care of include:
GENERAL POST OPERATIVE
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Although
you can resume your regular work immediately after the procedure but it is
better to rest for the remaining day and resume your routine work from the next
day.
2. It
is better to wear buttoned shirts which avoids touching the recipient area for
at least a week.
3. Avoid
taking alcohol, smoking and oral administration of Aspirin (by physician’s
consent) for at least a week after the hair transplant procedure.
4.
Localized swelling is a
common sequeale after hair transplant. It can be avoided by sleeping with the
head at 45°angle for at least 3-5
nights after the procedure.
5. If
you face itching that is quite common after hair transplant then avoid
scratching the scalp which could displace the hair grafts or cause
infection.
6. Mild
pain could be common after hair transplant which usually do not need special
attention, but if you are uncomfortable bearing that then take only prescribed
pain killers.
7. It is important to avoid any dirt entrapment around the newly planted hair follicles which could cause infections. Thus, you can wear loose cap while going outdoors which should be worn and removed gently. Other specific preventive measures which are crucial for successful hair transplant outcomes include:
1. CARE
OF RECIPIENT SITE: After hair transplant
you will be provided with a kit which contains few essential things used for
maintaining the healthy scalp. The donor and recipient area should be cleaned
as per the instructions given by the hair transplant surgeon. Lotions and
shampoos should not be self prescribed and used exactly as prescribed. Head
band is also provided by the clinic to avoid swelling which should be worn as
indicated.
2.
EXERCISE
& WORK:
1. You
can resume your routine work from the next day of the procedure but it is
important to have good amount of rest.
2. Strenuous
activities should be completely avoided for at least a week.
3. Strenuous
exercises and hard core exercises should be avoided for at least a month.
4. Swimming
should be avoided for a month as pool water contains chlorine which could
damage the planted hair follicles
5. Steam
and sauna including hot baths should be avoided which lead to production of
sweat for at least a month.
3.
WHAT
CAN BE EATING PREFERENCES:
1. Spicy
and oily food should be restricted for at least a week.
2. Ice
creams should be avoided for at least a week.
3. Vitamin
A, vitamin D and Vitamin C rich food should be preferred.
4. Zinc
and iron rich food should be preferred.
4.
HAIR
WASHING & HAIR CARE PROTOCOLS:
1.
You can wash your head
by the instructions followed by the hair transplant surgeon from the next day
of the procedure.
2.
It is important to
avoid scratching your head with nails while washing your head.
3.
Try to avoid water to
directly hit the recipient site while washing the head for at least 5 days
after hair transplant.
4.
It is better to use a
cup to wash the head at the newly planted graft site
5.
For 2 -3 days it is better to gently touch the
grafts while washing the hairs
6.
Hair styling with hot
rods and chemicals should be completely avoided until you receive the complete
growth.
7.
Hair should not be
combed for at least 10 days after the hair transplant surgery.
5.
HOW
LONG THE DONOR AREA TAKES TO HEAL:
1. Healing
followed by FUT technique is healed in 7 days and that’s when the sutures are
removed.
2. Healing
followed by FUE technique is healed in around 7 – 10 days and does not involve
suturing.
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