A hair transplant is a transformative experience, but success depends on both the procedure and proper post-operative care.
Patients must follow essential guidelines to enhance results. The first step is to quit smoking, as it can reduce blood supply to the newly transplanted hair. Rest and a nutritious diet also support recovery. Patients should avoid forward bending for 48 hours and have someone accompany them for the first 24-48 hours.
Post-procedure pain is usually mild and can be managed with oral pain relievers. Swelling around the forehead and eyes is common but can be reduced by resting in a supine position, wearing a headband, using cold compresses, or taking simple medications.
Itching at the hair transplant site can be minimized by spraying normal saline every hour for the first seven days. Patients should avoid rubbing the area for 7-10 days.
Hair washing is typically done on the 5th to 7th day, with detailed instructions provided.
Patients may notice fall of some hair during the first 4-6 weeks; while results may start to appear in 4-6 months, it may take up to 10-12 months for full growth of the hair transplanted.
Post procedure the patients are usually kept on follow up with additional adjunctive treatments which further helps in improving the results.
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