Post hair transplant care in Lahore Pakistan is a mandatory part after having it because it is a very sensitive and complex procedure. Any negligence can worsen the wounds and may lead to swelling and irritation. If you’ve just had a transplant, then you must not skip the following tips.
DO’S AND DON’TS AFTER HAIR TRANSPLANT
- Starting with the DO’S, avoid driving the day you had the transplant because of the sedation which Surgeons usually avoid. Have someone drive you home for the safety purpose.
- Make sure your head doesn’t touch any hard surface while sleeping. Try to sleep with your head elevated (use a pillow or a cushion for elevation) for at least 7 days or until the swelling gets normal.
- Make a list of the medicines prescribed by the Surgeon so that you don’t miss any.
- Swelling may occur around the eyebrows after 3-4 days of the procedure, for that apply ice once or twice a day.
- Wash your head with lukewarm water and rinse off the clotted blood on the grafts. Be very gentle with washing your hair as the wounds are still there. Don’t scrub your head and spray the solution bottle given to you twice or thrice a day or every two hours.
- Pat-dry your head after washing with the paper towel.
- Coming towards the Don’ts, try to avoid sleeping at a position which may affect the wounded area.
- Don’t apply anything directly to the implanted area; specially don’t rub the ice directly. Any friction or touch may add to inflammation or infection.
- Scabs are formed on the scalp after grafting. Don’t let them increase and for that wash your head daily for 5-6 days.
- Don’t wash your head at least for the first 48 hours.
- Don’t rub or scratch the scalp because itching may occur and scratching can harm the grafts.
- Avoid wearing hats prior to the solidification of the scabs; which usually takes 3 days.
- Make sure that your head doesn’t get exposed to the direct sunlight because it contains high UV radiations and can harm the scalp.
Don’t go for heavy exercise or activities which cause sweating.
HOW LONG AFTER hair transplant ARE GRAFTS SECURE?
The follicles or the roots are also called as grafts. A part of skin with follicles is taken and implanted on the desired area. Surgeons use blades and other professional equipment for it. The process is also called grafting and a single graft grows into 2-3 hairs. The grafts are fragile and take time to be rooted into the scalp so it takes almost 14 days to fully secure the grafts because the skin goes towards the healing process letting the grafts to settle down properly.
HOW MANY DAYS REST AFTER the procedure?
Hair restoration is a delicate procedure and it surely takes some time to get healed. The first week usually demands more care and in the next week the scalp starts recovering and grafts also settle down. Keeping in consideration the fragility and care routines, a rest of two weeks is the demand of the procedure. Working people are provided with the vacations so that they deal with the matter with utmost care.
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER FUE procedure?
After returning home from the clinic, take off the bandages and read the list and ways of taking the medicines as prescribed by the surgeon. Secondly, follow the post op care religiously for the better outcomes.
HOW CAN I HIDE MY HEAD AFTER a hair restoration surgery
Certain measures can be taken such as wearing a scarf or bandanas prior to the surgery so that the people become used to the look you are going to adopt? Hats and loose caps can also be used for covering the head after the two weeks of the implantation.
