Following a hair transplant surgery, one can expect a gradual, permanent restoration of natural hair growth and improved results over time. Patience is a requisite post-surgery when looking forward to a head full of healthy hair, fuller eyebrows, and trendy beard styles with a hair transplant. To ensure a successful hair growth journey after a hair transplant, the surgeon recommends a tailored aftercare plan. This read focuses on the common expectations after a hair transplant, shared by the hair transplant surgeon practising at the best hair transplant clinic in Gurgaon. It also talks about expected results, and the general post-operative tips that one must follow for a successful hair transplant. It can help one plan for a hair transplantation before the festive or wedding season.
Expected Recovery Timeline for Hair Transplant
- Up to the 7-day mark- The donor and recipient areas start to heal. It is normal to expect slight ache, redness, swelling, itchiness, and scab formation and shedding.
- Two weeks after hair transplant- Swelling subsides, but redness, itchiness are still present as scabs naturally fall off. Some of the hair from the recipient area starts falling as new hair strands start to grow in the transplanted hair follicles.
- One month post hair transplant- At the recipient area, more of the transplanted hair follicles will move to the resting phase (telogen) stage of hair growth cycle and then exogen phase, when the hair sheds naturally. As a result, the recipient area looks patchy in growth. Besides, the donor area gets fully covered with natural hair.
After two months of hair transplant: The transplanted hair continues to fall out.
- At month 3- New hair growth is noticeable in the recipient area, likely creating a “wispy” appearance- thin and almost transparent appearance.
- By month 4- More hair grows and covers the recipient area, and the growth of hair is thicker and stronger.
- 6 months after hair transplant- Significant new hair growth spurts are seen, which continue for months afterward. The rate of new hair growth is influenced by the hair transplant technique and the site of hair thinning or baldness.
- 9-12 months post hair transplant- Hair grows on the recipient area at a rate of around 1-2 cm every month and continues to thicken. The new hair and existing hair start to blend.
- 12-18 months after hair transplant- This is the time when the outcomes of hair transplant surgery are surely apparent. All the transplanted hair follicles get settled in the recipient area and become mature, fully darkened, and thickened. The whole scalp gets fully covered with healthy, thick hair at a good length to be cut and styled as normal hair.
Tips for Smooth Healing After Hair Transplant
For a successful hair growth journey post hair transplant, here's what all is must be done:
- Be gentle with the healing sites. Gently wash and keep the areas clean, as directed by the surgeon. Avoid tugging, pulling, scratching, picking, and rubbing of both donor and recipient areas. Also, be cautious with the use of heat hair styling and chemical hair treatments.
- Use prescription topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, and recommended haircare products only.
- Maintain a healthy routine with hair hair-healthy diet plan, keeping hydrated, and minimizing stress. Do not smoke or drink alcohol excessively to delay healing.
- Protect the donor and recipient areas from direct UV exposure and its associated damage by not going outdoors in daytime and covering the scalp.
- Avoid strenuous activities or heat/sweat-inducing activities as these can impair the healing of donor and recipient areas.
- Consider the surgeon's advice and support for taking care of the operated areas following a hair transplant.
- Don't hesitate to be in touch with the surgeon again and again, also when experiencing serious or persistent side effects, as doing this can worsen the condition and delay healing.
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