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How Long Does It Take To Recover from Hair Transplant?
Male baldness is a growing concern around the globe. With so many pollutants in the hair and harmful chemicals in the water, the scalp gets affected leading to loss of hair. Fortunately, there are several hair transplant procedures now available that encourage hair growth. .
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Some of the techniques include- Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT), Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).
This is a guide that comes in handy once the hair transplantation procedure is complete. This will help you know about recovery and post-operative care.
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What Happens After Hair Transplant?
Once the surgery is complete, there can be side effects that can alleviate with proper medicines and home remedies. Here’s what to expect after the procedure of hair transplantation-
- Bleeding
- Swelling of the scalp
- Swelling around the eyes
- Itching
- Formation of crusts in the transplanted or donor area
- Lack of sensation in the transplanted area
- Infection or inflammation of the hair follicles- folliculitis
- Sudden loss of the transplanted hair
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How Long Does it Take to Recover from Hair Transplant?
The duration of the healing period depends on the type of hair transplantation that the individual has undergone.
- After Follicular Unit Transplant- The person is able to recover in almost 2-3 weeks
- After Follicular Unit Extraction- The patient recovers in 5 days
It is not compulsory that once the recovery period is over, the patient is able to see the results. It takes some time for the hair transplantation to show results.
After a procedure of Follicular Unit Transplant and Follicular Unit Extraction, the hair grows after 8-12 months.
Within the first 6 to 10 weeks of the procedure, the transplanted hairs fall out due to a syndrome known as shock loss. This is a natural part of the recovery process as the hair follicles remain intact.
From the grafted hair follicles, new healthy hair grows.
Recovery Timeline after Hair Transplantation
- Day 1-3- There is some swelling and bruising on the scalp. As per the doctor’s prescription, take antibiotics and painkillers in the recommended amount. Restrict your movement as much as possible to avoid hurting the grafted follicles. Make sure that the scalp doesn’t get during this time. Hence, while taking a shower, put water only on the body and avoid the hair. Also, sleep with the head elevated with some additional pillows under the head. The swelling can continue after 3-4 days of the surgery. Eventually, this subsides over time. On the 4th day, the person can wash the hair.
- Week 1-3- After the 10 days of the recovery, washing the hair regularly is allowed. However, if you feel itchy, avoid as much as possible. Start with light exercises such as walking and jogging. Strenuous activities still remain a big no-no. Avoid using styling products as much as possible. Within a fortnight of hair transplantation, there are no signs of hair transplantation.
How To Recover After Hair Transplantation?
Irrespective of the type of hair transplantation an individual is opting for, it is vital to take some necessary precautions. Doctors advise that the first 15 days of the recovery period is extremely important. Hence, the patient has to be extremely careful to make sure that the grafts are not displaced. Here are some points to take into consideration-
- Avoid lifting any heavy weights or performing any strenuous activities that can put pressure on the grafts. This also includes loading heavy objects.
- Quit drinking alcoholic beverages absolutely during the recovery period.
- In order to protect the scalp from salt, dirt and chlorine, don’t go swimming.
- While taking a shower, don’t put your head directly under the head.
- While stepping outside, cover the head with a hat to protect the scalp from direct sunlight.
- Use a mug or a cup to pour water over the head to make it as gentle as possible.
- In order to soothe out the small red dots or get relief from the itchiness, apply conditioner in this area.
- Massage the scalp gently in a circular motion while applying conditioner.
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