What Are The Precautionary Measures One Should Follow After Hair Transplant?

by Andrew Martin Health Consultant

Hair 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.  

Medispa hair transplant clinic is pioneer in performing hair transplant with best advanced techniques which nullify the associated complications. Dr Suneet Soni is well known for delivering the best hair transplant outcomes and is specialized for world class hairline designing.

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