Beginning on day four, apply Aquaphor ointment® two to three times per day to the donor site for up to two weeks until scabbing is no longer evident. You may wash your hair with mild shampoo beginning 72 hours following your procedure. This is an important step to reduce bacteria and lessen the scabbing.
Apply the foam on the transplanted area by tapping and by massaging the donor area. (Please to use a bath sponge to squeeze without touching your head and disperse the foam on all your head.) Rinse your head again afterward. Between 3-10 days, repeat the above-described washing instructions every day.
The right strategy for washing hair in hair transplant aftercare is as follows: - Firstly, the entire surgical area is treated with lotion or moisturizer, leaving them applied for 15-30 minutes. It's followed by washing the scalp with warm water.
Transplanted area is covered with lotion/oil/foam or any other suitable moisturiser and left in this state for 15-30 minutes. This causes a softening effect on scabs around the transplanted grafts and donor area. This softening phase helps to remove traces of dried blood and heal faster.
Calendula oil and/or aloe vera, an anti-irritation product for babies' skin, can be applied to the area. It helps the healing and hydration of the implanted area, preventing the skin of the scalp from becoming too dry.
Apply Neomycin ointment over the donor area for five days after the transplant procedure is complete to enable faster healing. The normal way of cleaning your hair, just like you are used to, must be resumed after no lesser than ten days from the day to the hair transplant procedure is complete.
Even if your head is itchy, it's important to avoid scratching your scalp or rubbing it until your grafts are securely in place. It usually takes about 14 days after your transplant for your grafts to settle in [3].
The HairMD Transplant Clinical Repair Lotion will soothe your healing post-hair transplant period, keeping your scalp optimally nourished and moisturized, while helping prevent necrosis and irritations.
The doctor recommends using the saline solution for 5-7 days after the hair transplant procedure and using it until you no longer need it. Due to different parameters such as health, atmosphere, age, hair type, etc., every person has a recovery process.
Starting from Day 3 after your surgery, you may apply a small amount of Vaseline to the transplanted recipient area to prevent the formation of crusts or soften any existing ones. It is important not to apply Vaseline to the recipient area before Day 3, to prevent the grafts from becoming loose or dislodged.
Scabs are the rough and dry crust-like structures that are formed as a part of the body's natural wound healing process following a hair transplant surgery. The scabs are made up of dried-up blood clots that lead to a crusty appearance.
Transplanted and donor areas are covered with lotion and left in this state for around 30 minutes. This causes a softening effect on scabs around the transplanted grafts. After 30 minutes, the scalp should be washed with warm water. Do not worry if there is some lotion residual left, it will come off in the next step.
Seven to fourteen days after a hair transplant, a patient can gradually transition into a more natural sleeping position, but it's still important to be cautious. By this stage, most of the patient's grafts are securely in place, but it's essential to minimise discomfort and pressure on the scalp.
Argan oil: This precious oil is known for its nourishing and repairing properties. Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it is light and rapidly absorbed by the skin, making it an ideal option for moisturising the scalp and strengthening hair without weighing down grafts.
Most patients see results between six and nine months after surgery. For some patients, it takes 12 months. It's important to know that between two and eight weeks after the surgery, the transplanted hair will fall out. This is normal.
Wear a loose-fitting hat
Whether you are a laid-back, baseball cap kind of guy, a hip beanie bro or prefer a stylish Panama, headwear can cover up any traces of a hair transplant. They can comfortably obscure any traces of shock loss, as well as any donor area scarring. They can also complete your overall style.
Foods To Eat After Hair Transplant
Apple, Avocado, Berries, Orange, Lemon, Kiwi, Tomato, Mango, Pineapple, Banana… Rich in vitamins C, E, B3, B6, B7 (biotin), and fibres these fruits will help you with the newly growing hair cells after hair transplant.
Q1: When can I start using hair products after a hair transplant? A: It's advisable to wait for at least 3 weeks after the surgery, but the specific timing depends on your surgeon's recommendations.
After 10 to 14 days: any non-dissolvable stitches can usually be removed. After a few weeks: the transplanted hair will often fall out, and later start to grow back. After 4 months: new hair will usually start to appear. After 10 to 18 months: the full results should be seen.
Caffeine is a stimulant that can raise blood pressure and accelerate heart rate. These effects can be detrimental in the delicate context of post-operative healing. During the healing phase, grafts implanted in the scalp are particularly vulnerable. They need time to anchor firmly in their new location.
Generally, grafts are fully secure between 10 and 14 days after the hair transplant procedure.