Hair transplant aftercare: What do you need after hair transplant? in Istanbul, Turkey?

Things you should care after hair transplant surgery

Those who have had hair transplants need to be aware of certain difficulties in order to promote good hair development. Listed below are the points to be considered after hair transplantation:

• One or two days after hair transplant surgery, wound care is performed and the first wash is performed. A condition assessment is made on the hair follicles and the general situation is revealed. After this phase, gradual relaxation begins. In DHI hair transplantation, the first few days are the most sensitive and important period. After the second day, the patient can return to his/her country after receiving the approval of doctor.


• There is a possibility that sweat can damage the hair follicles, so activities that cause sweating such as sports, exercise and strenuous work should be avoided, especially after hair transplantation. In the following period, you can start mild sports in consultation with your doctor.


• As in the pre-hair transplant phase, avoiding alcohol and smoking after hair transplantation will accelerate the healing process and prevent the occurrence of negative situations.
• When lying down and lying down, care should be taken to ensure that the hair transplantation area does not come into contact with the pillow.


• It is important to protect the head area from the sun and hot water. It is appropriate not to enter the pool and the sea, especially for the first few weeks. Bath, spa and sauna activities should also be avoided.


• Although the skin of the transplanted area may itch, it should not be scratched, especially in the first few weeks. Touching this hair transplant area should be avoided as touching the area may cause infection.


• Since salt triggers edema, excess salt consumption should be avoided to prevent or reduce edema.


• When crust formation starts, do not touch the crusts, wait for the crusts to fall off by themselves. Unless it is very necessary, do not cause infection by touching the transplantation area by hand, in very necessary cases, you can touch your hand very lightly after hygienic care.


• To hasten your recuperation, you can take the vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements that your doctor has prescribed.


• It is important to use prescription medicines and solutions according to the instructions given by your doctor. In case of any side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately.


• It should be known that there is temporary hair loss after hair transplantation, so there is no need to worry, the hair loss will stop in the following phase.


• In line with the doctor's advice, haircut can be shortened, but shaving should never be done.


• It will be advisable to wear comfortable clothing that can be opened and closed from the front to protect the hair transplant area and avoid injury.
• It's okay to wear a wide, non-compressive headband to protect your head from the elements.


• Tenderness and redness lasting more than two weeks may indicate an infection in the area. In this regard, it would be advisable to immediately contact a doctor for an examination.

You can find out which treatment is suitable for you and which hair transplantation will work for you by contacting our Specialist Doctor Muhsine Zeynep Yavuz. You can make an appointment by contacting us. Our clinic is one of the best clinics in Istanbul for hair loss treatment and hair transplantation.