There are a lot of talks these days about hair loss because people are opening up more and more about their hair loss struggles these days. Furthermore, recent studies indicated a significant increase in hair loss among both men and women during the pandemic; thus, the rising popularity of hair transplant surgery isn’t strange. Furthermore, it’s a popular procedure due to its exceptional patient satisfaction rate and ability to provide natural-looking, long-lasting outcomes.

Whether you prefer undergoing the FUT Procedure, where a strip of hair grafts is taken, or the FUE Procedure, in which individual hair follicles are taken from the donor area, proper post-operative care plays a crucial role, especially when caring for newly transplanted hair follicles. The hair transplant experts at Cyber Hairsure say that keeping the transplanted grafts clean and hydrated is very important. During the healing process, scabs are likely to form, and you can gently remove them, to promote faster wound healing and growth of follicles.

The recovery process and recovery time vary from one person to another. Both FUE and FUT harvest surgery patients can typically resume normal activities the following day. However, the recommendations might vary based on your surgeon. That being said, it makes sense to restrict some habits and activities for a while. It would help if you kept this in mind after transplantation to get the best results.

Don’t expose the transplanted are to the sun: Avoid sun exposure at your best following transplantation. This is because the newly transplanted hair follicles require little moisture. Too much sun exposure might dry out the hair follicles. Furthermore, sun exposure within the grafted areas during recovery might result in hyperpigmentation, which can be noticeable until your hair grows back —which might take months.

Take care of the Incisions: The surgeon will make a few incisions in the donor and recipient areas to transfer the hair follicles. These cuts require some healing time. Meanwhile, you have to maintain the hygiene of the incision area. Additionally, before getting the procedure, inquire about how to maintain the hygiene of the incisions clean.

Avoid wearing tight caps, wigs, or weaves: Wear loose caps which doesn’t rub against the transplanted follicles. Tight caps can cause friction that can cause potential damage to the newly transplanted follicles. Similarly, tight wigs and weaves can cause traction alopecia. If necessary, prevent them completely after a hair transplant, particularly if they cause hair loss in the first place.

Take medications from time to time: If you are getting a hair transplant, it will be necessary for you to take the right medication. The doctor will recommend several medications to help you recover safely and quickly from the surgery. These prescriptions should be taken on time. Because the recovery process following hair transplantation can take months or even a year, you need to maintain your body’s nutrient levels. In addition to dietary adjustments, you must take other medications that have been given to you.

Avoid Hair Dyes: Natural hair dyes should not be used following a hair transplant surgery, at least for the first four weeks. If you cannot keep your hair uncoloured for a month, it is recommended that you colour your hair shortly before undergoing hair transplant surgery. The chemicals in hair dyes can cause infection in the incisions.

Know your sleeping position: Swelling after implants is common. However, not everyone who undergoes hair transplant surgery will experience swelling. You can sleep as you’d sleep normally. However, if you experience some mild swelling, you should sleep by elevating your head to reduce the chances of the implants getting swollen.

Stop drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco: Alcohol is a recognized dehydrator. As a result, drinking alcohol lengthens your time to recover, worsens your irritation, elevates your blood pressure to dangerous levels, and lowers blood flow and vital nutrients to the transplanted area. Furthermore, at least for a month following your treatment, avoid smoking and consuming nicotine e-liquids or nicotine patches. They increase your blood pressure.

It is understood that anyone can’t give up these habits suddenly. So, it is advised that you begin limiting these habits slowly before getting a hair transplant so that you can easily give up on them after the procedure.

Our expert hair transplant surgeon at Cyber Hair Sure Clinic advises drinking more water. Ideally, increase it by 10% to your regular water intake. Consult our best hair restoration experts in Hyderabad for more information and tips like this. Reach us at 040 49540202 / 8331020202 to book an appointment.