Some points need to be considered after the hair transplant operation. Paying attention to these points will ensure healthy growth of the transplanted hair. If you comply with these prohibitions, the success rate of your hair transplant procedure will increase.
Banned Ones
Those Who Are Banned After Hair Transplantation;
- Do not touch the hair with hands
The most common mistake made after hair transplantation is to touch the transplanted area by hand. However, this situation causes an increased risk of inflammation due to open wounds. If you touch it with your hand, inflammation may occur in the hair transplant area.
- Smoking
You should not smoke for at least 7 days before and after the procedure. If you smoke, your recovery time will be longer.
- Alcohol use
You should not drink alcohol for at least 7 days before and after the procedure.
- Medication use
You should not use blood thinners until your doctor approves, as you will bleed for a while after hair transplantation, even if it is small.
- Stay away from sauna-hammam
After hair transplantation, you should stay away from humid areas such as sea baths and saunas for at least 15 days. Your doctor will tell you exactly how long this period will be.
- Sunbathing
After hair transplantation, you should not sunbathe or protect your head from the sun until your doctor approves.
- Solarium
You should not go to the solarium for at least 3 months after the procedure.
- Swimming
You should avoid swimming for at least 15 days after the procedure. Your doctor will tell you exactly how long this period will last.
- Do not do sports
After hair transplantation, you should avoid heavy sports activities for at least 1 month. You should decide with your doctor how long this period will be.
- Do not lift heavy
After hair transplantation, you should not lift heavy weights for at least 1 month and avoid bending your head down.
- Exercise and physical activities
You can take light walks after the hair transplant operation. The point you need to pay attention to at this stage will be to avoid sweating. Your sweating may cause a burning sensation in the transplanted area.
- Stay away from sunlight
In daily life, it is very important to pay attention to the sun’s rays after the hair transplant operation. The most important period in the first 14 days should not be exposed to sunlight if possible. It will be beneficial for you to extend this period up to 3 months.
- Sexual intercourse after hair transplantation
The recommended time for sexual intercourse after hair transplantation is 14 days. It is necessary to comply with this recommended period for the health of you and the transplanted hair.
- Headband use
After the first wash, the headband is used. The headband used will prevent swelling. You must continue to use the headband for at least 32 days. What you need to be careful about while using the headband is that you should not sleep with the headband on and you should be careful not to rub it on your hair while putting it on and off.
- Use of hats
It will be good for you to use a hat to make you feel more comfortable visually. However, you should not use a hat for the first 5 days after the hair transplant procedure to avoid pressure. You can use it in the following days if your doctor approves. When using a hat, be careful not to apply pressure to your head area and not to use tight-fitting hats.
Products To Be Used After Hair Transplantation
After the hair transplant operation, drugs should be used for the first 8 days, and some products should be used in the first 2 weeks during the washing phase. After the procedure, wash your hair with the shampoos given to you for 14 days. Pay attention to the use of lotions and sprays recommended for you for 14 days. You should use your medicines completely by paying attention to the hours for 8 days after the procedure.
You Should Pay Attention After Hair Transplantation
The things to be considered after the hair transplant operation are;
- Rest
After the hair transplant operation, it is necessary to stay in the hospital. However, rest is important for your physical health. You should rest if possible on the same day after the hair transplant operation. In addition, not returning to work and social life until the opened channels are healed will prevent you from encountering questions.
- Sleep patterns
Sleep is the most difficult issue after hair transplantation. Unlike the sleeping position you are used to, it is necessary to lie on your back for a while until you recover. Sleeping is very important for your body to rest. During this process, you should sleep on your back with a 45-degree angle, using a few pillows if possible. After the hair transplant operation, definitely on the side or face you shouldn’t. If the hair transplantation is done only on the crown area, it is still necessary to lie on the back and high in order to avoid edema.
After Hair Transplant Operation
Some situations may occur after the hair transplant operation. It is normal for these to occur because you had a minor surgery. After every surgical operation, some situations occur. It is normal for these situations to occur after hair transplantation.
- Pain
There may be mild pain for a few days after the procedure, this is normal. You can use the pain relievers given by your doctor when you have pain.
- Swelling and edema
Although the hair transplant operation is small, it is a surgical procedure, so it is normal to experience swelling as the channels are opened. Swelling can be seen on the head, forehead, and in some cases, on the face. These swellings last for 2 to 5 days. To reduce the rate of swelling, you can lie on your back with a 45-degree angle while lying down. Drinking plenty of water helps to prevent swelling. Regular use of the supplied headband will significantly prevent the formation of swelling.
- Itching
One of the most common conditions after hair transplantation is itching. Itching in the donor area can last for 1-2 months, and this may vary depending on the person’s healing process. Regular washings and the use of the drugs given after the sowing process will allow these itching to pass more quickly. The opened channels will crust after a while, itching may occur at this stage, but if you are patient, these crusts will fall off over time and the itching will end.