Recovery from Hair Transplant | Hair Transplant in Delhi | MedEsthetiks

Hair transplant is the surgical procedure of transplanting hair from a hairy area to a bald site on your scalp. It is a day care procedure. That is you don't require a hospital stay  and return back home within a few hours of the  procedure.

The Recovery

The recovery  from hair transplant is smooth and safe  provided you strictly adhere to the post operative guidelines . You are prescribed antibiotics and painkillers to ease the pain, swelling  and expedite the healing. However there are  3 necessary aspects that should be taken cared  and followed  during the recovery phase. It includes:

Headwash

The  First head bath  is given  2-3 days after the procedure . You are called to the clinic  for hair wash and to guide with the same. The dressing is removed after which a hair wash is given with a mild baby shampoo. The wash is done on both the donor area and transplant area. That means the area from where hair is removed and implanted respectively.

A foam is made with water and shampoo which is  gently applied or  dabbed or  over the transplanted hairs  across the scalp. It is cleaned and rinsed thoroughly. Dry the hairs only by dabbing . Avoid rubbing or toweling. This is to prevent the transplanted hair from shedding or being pulled out.  

2nd Head wash after 10 days

Another follow up visit is scheduled after ten days when another headwash is given. Moreover the scabs are removed from the transplanted area.Once it is removed you can take a head bath regularly as advised. Drying hair can be done with mild rubbing of hair.After 21 days or  3 weeks you can  resume your normal way of head bathing and towelling. Thereafter  you don’t have many precautions for head bathing.

Position of Head while  on Bed

This is essentially an important aspect during the recovery phase. The position of resting your head on the bed depends on the area where the transplant is done. If the transplant is done on the frontal area , you  can sleep sideways. If the transplanted hair is on the crown, ensure resting your head sideways with a pillow under the head. However if the hair  transplant site is on the sides, make  sure to sleep on your back. The idea is simply not to disturb the transplant site .

Exercise

You can resume with your routine exercise  of  jogging , aerobics , swimming , and other  water sports  3 weeks after the procedure.

Reach out to Med Esthetiks. Dr. Lokesh Handa is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Delhi who is renowned for hair transplants. With his expertise, he can guide you through the best procedure that suits you and deliver exceptional results with natural aesthetics.