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Post hair transplant surgery one needs to take good care of the hair to heal and look healthy
naturally! Let’s read below in detail of the steps to be considered.
You may experience selling or soreness on the scalp after the anesthesia comes down, taking a pain killer with paracetamol will help.
It is normal to feel tight, pink or itchy on the scalp. This is because the donor hair implanted will form crusted small scabs which will fall off in a few days.
It occurs that the newly transplanted hair is shedding, fret not as this usually occurs and is called “thermal shock”. Thermal shock is when intense heat is given on a hair follicle and is destroyed. But that does not affect stem cells which were transplanted. What happens is that some follicles and grafted hair fall out but stem cell remains, which enable new hair follicles to grow.
You will be advised on washing and shampooing scalp with the use of antibiotics.
Other these general instructions given by the surgeon which should be followed are:
You may experience selling or soreness on the scalp after the anesthesia comes down, taking a pain killer with paracetamol will help.
It is normal to feel tight, pink or itchy on the scalp. This is because the donor hair implanted will form crusted small scabs which will fall off in a few days.
It occurs that the newly transplanted hair is shedding, fret not as this usually occurs and is called “thermal shock”. Thermal shock is when intense heat is given on a hair follicle and is destroyed. But that does not affect stem cells which were transplanted. What happens is that some follicles and grafted hair fall out but stem cell remains, which enable new hair follicles to grow.
You will be advised on washing and shampooing scalp with the use of antibiotics.
Other these general instructions given by the surgeon which should be followed are:
- Avoid any form of driving as you will be given a sedative prior to surgery which helps in making you relax. As this takes it own time to wear off it is hazardous to drive a car or attempt any form o such tasks.
- In case of a micro graft then a bandage that compresses will be wrapped around the head which resembles the “turban”. This must remain in place for a day or 2 and should be kept away from moisture. Hair transplants involve stitches which will dissolve with time but you need to visit the clinic in 2 weeks time to remove them.
- Avoid alcohol for the first 48 hours of surgery, in case you smoke then do not smoke up to a month. Smoking disturbs blood flow to the hair follicles which is vital for hair growth.
- After surgery sleep in a semi upright position, with the help of many pillows, elevate your head.
- Avoid touching at the newly grafted areas. If you rub them the hair follicles will break and fall out leaving no chance for new hair growth.
- A special lotion in the form of a spray may be given to use at home. Spray it on areas which have new hair grafted as it will aid the hair to grow.
- Hair can be washed after a few days of surgery which will prevent scabbing and remove the dead skin.
- In case of swelling or bleeding in the first week, use an ice pack to reduce it. But DO NOT place this on the grafted area. Place it on your forehead or at the back of your head.
- Avoid all forms of exercise and playing sports. Try to avoid blowing the nose harshly and avoid leaning forward.
- Avoid exposure to the sun, in case you need to step out then wear a hat.
- By following these steps one can be assured of healthy hair growth post a hair transplant surgery.
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