Hem Hair transplant After care Bandage

How to remove your bandage

After the hair transplant, the wounds are larger in the donor area than in the transplant area where only small incisions have been made.

Therefore, we lubricate the donation area with Vaseline to create an extra protection against dirt. Over the vase we put a bandage.

Here you can read about and watch a video on how to remove your bandage.

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after the procedure

When and how should the bandage be removed?

Around lunchtime the day after the procedure, the bandage must be removed. It is important that it does not sit longer than 24 hours, otherwise it can dry to the skin.

Carefully peel off the bandage with clean hands. After you remove the bandage, you can wipe the skin clean with paper if there is some blood left. If the bandage has dried to the skin, there may be blood when you take it off, but it is not dangerous and heals quickly. If you want to wash the area, it’s fine.

You don’t need to put on a new bandage afterwards, just let it air out. The wounds heal quickly in the neck. If it itches or becomes dry, it is perfectly possible to lubricate it with ordinary lotion. You do not need to handle the neck area with care.

a step-by-step guide

Watch our instructional video

Here’s a step-by-step guide on what to do when it’s time to take off your bandage after your hair transplant.

Frequently asked questions and answers

Should I be worried if I bleed when I take off my bandage?

No, you don’t need to worry. It is normal for some blood or wound fluid to appear in the first few days.

You can take a paper towel and wipe off the blood.

How long is the healing process after a hair transplant?

The most critical time is the first 2-3 days when the area is at its most sensitive. The first week you should be extra careful.

After 2 weeks it is okay to start practicing, but you should still be a little careful with the sun and be vigilant so that the transplanted hair is not scratched.

After 3 weeks, you can generally do most everyday things, but avoid things like kicking a football, wearing a helmet or shaving with a razor.

We are always on hand to answer questions about aftercare.

Which painkillers can I take after the procedure?

After your hair transplant, you can take 1-2 Alvedon for pain relief in case you feel any pain.

Avoid drugs such as Ipren, Treo or Aspirin for up to 48 hours after your hair transplant. They contain a substance called acetylsalicylic acid, which has a blood-thinning effect and increases the risk of bleeding. If you bleed too much after the procedure, the hair follicles have more difficulty growing back.

If you have transplanted over an area with no blood supply (e.g. a scar), we can give you Aspirin instead to stimulate the blood supply to that area and thus facilitate the hair follicles’ process of growing firmly.

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