What to do After a Hair Transplant

The days and weeks following a hair transplant are very important. One or more mistakes made by a Palo Alto resident who has just gotten a hair transplant can reduce the likelihood of healthy hair growing over a previously bald area. Following are some tips that can greatly increase the odds of the transplant being successful and remaining good-looking for the long term.

Take Time to Rest

A person who has just had a hair transplant Palo Alto will need help getting back home. Upon arriving home, rest will most likely be in order. It is important to sleep in a semi-upright position so as to avoid putting pressure on the area where hair was removed. It is also a good idea to take at least a few days off from work to recover from the procedure. Those who cannot sleep to the discomfort caused by the transplant may take an over the counter painkiller.

Washing the Hair

Some surgeons note that the hair should be shampooed the first day after tent surgery while others say that hair should not be washed for the first two or three days after the surgery. It is important for one to ask his or her doctor for detailed washing instructions and then follow these explicitly. In any case, it is important not to be too rough on the scalp when washing hair. A balanced shampoo should be used and one may want to consider washing the hair gently in the sink or bathtub at first as opposed to washing it in the shower.

One should not be surprised when the newly grafted hair falls off after being washed. This is a normal reaction and does not mean that the transplant was a failure, as the newly transplanted stem cells remain in the scalp and new hair will grow in short order.

Hair Protection

It is important not to scratch the scabs. If these itch, then use painkiller. When going out into the sun, wear a loose hat to protect the near hair follicles from sunburn. One will also want to avoid playing active sports for the first ten days after the transplant.

Because getting a hair transplant is not cheap, it is important for a person to do everything possible to ensure that the transplant is a success. While choosing the right doctor is imperative, it is also vital for one to take proper care of the hair after the transplant so that healthy new hair will grow without problems or issues.