Hair Transplant Aftercare: Day-by-Day for the First 14 Days

Day 0 (surgery day)

Go home with the head bandage on, take medicines as prescribed and sleep with your head raised on two pillows.

Days 1–3

Swelling may move down to the forehead — normal. Keep the grafts untouched. The first wash is usually done at the clinic on day two or three.

Days 4–7

Wash gently every day as shown. Scabs soften. Desk work is usually fine from day five to seven.

Days 8–14

Scabs fall away. Itching is common — no scratching. Light walks are fine; avoid gym, heavy sweating, swimming and helmets.

Warning signs

Call the clinic for spreading redness, pus, fever or bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure.