How to Take Care of New Hair Grafts After a Hair Transplant?
The grafts extracted from the donor area and transferred to the recipient area are very sensitive, especially for a few weeks after the procedure. Therefore, factors such as rubbing, hygiene problems, sleep problems, exposure to sunlight, etc. may damage the grafts. Damaged grafts may fall out or there may be problems with the direction of hair growth. For this reason, people who have had a hair transplant should carefully follow their doctor’s recommendations after the procedure.
For example, after a hair transplantat procedure, it is recommended to sleep in a supine position for some time, with the pillow elevated at 45 degrees. Individuals who have had hair transplants should sleep in this way for at least a week and be careful not to rub the transplanted areas when resting or sleeping.
It is also crucial to protect the newly transplanted grafts from sunlight. For this reason, the necessary measures should be taken to protect both the transplanted and the donor areas from the sun.
After a hair transplant, the transplanted areas should be touched as little as possible, the hair should be washed according to the doctor’s instructions and the prescribed medications should not be skipped. Medication prescribed by the doctor can relieve complications such as pain and redness that occur during the recovery process and reduce the risk of infection.
Swelling After a Hair Transplant
Following a hair transplant procedure, mild swelling is usually seen in the target and donor areas for 3-5 days. These swellings disappear over time without requiring a further treatment. To help reduce swelling as quickly as possible, the patient should consume adequate amount of water during the day and should keep their head in the upright position while resting.
Shock Loss and Regrowth of Transplanted Grafts
After a hair transplant procedure, the transplanted hair may suddenly fall out. This condition, referred to as shock loss, is quite common and is a natural process of hair transplant procedure. Shock loss usually starts a few weeks after the hair transplant and continues until all newly transplanted hair fall out. Lost hair typically starts to grow back within 2 to 4 months.
Sun Exposure After a Hair Transplant
After a hair transplant, it is necessary to protect the scalp from exposure to sunlight. This is because the hair grafts and scalp, which are still very sensitive, can be damaged by the UV rays in sunlight. This can have a negative effect on the success of the hair transplant.