Pre- and post-hair transplant advice provided by Camilia Clinic’s doctors in Istanbul, Turkey, for those who wish to undergo this procedure, as well as for people who have already undergone it.
Instructions Before the Hair Transplant Surgery:
We will begin with the instructions that the patient must follow before the hair transplant procedure, as failure to adhere to any of them will prevent the doctors from operating.
These instructions will also contribute to the patient’s comfort. Here are the most important ones:
- Avoid using any topical treatments on your scalp or hair before the procedure.
- Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages for three days before the operation.
- It’s advisable to avoid smoking for approximately one day before surgery, as this may increase the risk of infection or other health problems. Smoking also increases the likelihood of swelling after the hair transplant.
- Avoid taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medications for two weeks before the surgery.
- Do not take vitamins B and E for one week before the hair transplant, as these vitamins increase the risk of bleeding.
- You must inform the doctor if you are taking antidepressants, anticoagulants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or beta-blockers at least one week before the surgery.
- If you have any pre-existing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, or other chronic illnesses, you must inform the doctor about these conditions and any medications you are taking.
- It’s recommended to wash your hair or shower before the procedure and avoid using any gel or hairspray if the DHI hair transplant is performed without shaving.
- It’s better to eat breakfast before the hair transplant, or a light snack if the procedure is scheduled for the afternoon.
- It’s preferable to wear comfortable clothing that does not rub against the scalp when removed, such as a shirt or clothing with a zipper.
That was the first section tips before and after the hair transplant procedure.
Tips and Guidelines After Hair Transplantation:
Specific guidelines apply to each recovery period after hair transplant surgery: three days after the operation, during the first two weeks, and 15 days after the operation.
1- Three Days After Surgery:
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- Avoid consuming alcohol, coffee, or other stimulants in large quantities.
- Other tips and instructions before and after hair transplantation include refraining from smoking and strenuous physical activity.
- If minor bleeding occurs, it is recommended to place the provided towel under your head while sleeping and use the provided pillow for at least three days.
- Take medications as prescribed by your doctor.
- The black bandage should remain in place for five days.
- Protect the transplanted area from impact during the first week after the procedure.
- Don’t sleep on your stomach or side.
- The donor area bandage should be removed the day after the procedure.
2- Instructions for the First Two Weeks After Hair Transplants:
- Wash your hair once a day with shampoo and use the conditioner provided by the hair transplant clinic.
- Protect the transplanted area from sunlight and rain.
- Don’t swim for one month after hair transplant surgery.
3- After Day 15:
Here’s an important point from our article about tips and instructions before and after hair transplantation. Please pay close attention:
Two weeks after the surgery, the transplanted hair will begin to fall out, and this shedding will stop within the first month.
Then, hair growth will be very minimal during the second month.
However, after the third month, the patient’s hair will begin to grow rapidly again, and this will continue until the beginning of the seventh month.
* You can send your hair transplant center photos of the transplanted area after the third and sixth months so they can compare them with the photos taken before the procedure.
To promote faster hair growth, we recommend massaging the donor area once a day for at least 10 minutes. This softens the scalp, which facilitates hair growth from under the skin.
It is preferable to start this massage on the fifteenth day after the surgical procedure.
Practice Sports:
You can resume physical activity and sexual activity 20 days after surgery, provided you protect your scalp and avoid any bruising.
As for sports that involve using your head, such as football, you can resume them 3 months after your hair transplant.
Recovery Period:
The first two days are for recovery and rest at the surgical site, and the third day is the final hair wash before complete discharge from the hospital.
These were the most important tips and helpful instructions before and after your hair transplant procedure.
For any further inquiries, contact the support team at Camilia Clinic, specializing in hair transplant procedures in Istanbul, Turkey, via WhatsApp.