When can I wash my hair after a hair transplant?
The first wash is usually done at the clinic on day two or three, where you are shown the gentle technique. You then wash daily as instructed until the scabs clear.
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How long is recovery after a hair transplant?
Most people return to desk work in 5 to 7 days. Swelling settles in about three days, scabs fall off within 7 to 10 days, and redness fades over the following weeks.
Full answer →When will I see results after a hair transplant?
Transplanted hairs shed in the first month — this is normal. New growth starts around month 3–4, becomes noticeable by month 6, and reaches full thickness at 10–12 months.
Full answer →How many days off work will I need?
Plan for 5 to 7 days. Swelling settles in the first three days, scabs fall off in about a week, and by day ten most people are back to routine.
Full answer →When will I see hair?
Transplanted hair sheds in the first month — this is expected. Growth starts around month four, becomes visible to others by month six, and reaches full thickness at ten to twelve months.
Full answer →Why does transplanted hair fall out after surgery?
It is called shock loss or shedding. The hair shaft falls out while the follicle stays alive in the skin and enters a resting phase, then starts growing new hair from around month three.
Full answer →When can I go to the gym after a hair transplant?
Light walking is fine immediately. Most surgeons advise avoiding heavy exercise and sweating for about two weeks, and contact sports or swimming for about a month.
Full answer →How should I sleep after a hair transplant?
Sleep with your head slightly raised for the first few nights to reduce swelling, and avoid rubbing the grafted area on the pillow.
Full answer →Can I wear a cap or helmet after a hair transplant?
A loose cap is usually allowed after a few days. A helmet should be avoided for about two weeks, or as your surgeon advises, because it presses on the grafts.
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