Hem Hair transplant After care

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Aftercare of a hair transplant

Here you can find information on what to consider before your hair transplant, as well as how to take care of the area after surgery. Aftercare is as important as the performance of the hair transplant itself.

It is important that the newly transplanted area and the donor area of the neck are properly cared for to give you the best result you can get and to reduce the risk of infection.

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How to remove the bandage

Around noon the day after the procedure, the bandage should be removed. It is important that it is not left on for longer than 24 hours, otherwise it can dry to the skin.
Carefully remove the bandage with clean hands. After removing the bandage, you can wipe the skin clean with paper if there is any blood residue left. If the bandage has dried to the skin, blood may come out when you remove it, but this is not dangerous and heals quickly. If you want to wash the area, that is fine.

Here’s how to remove the bandage:

Wash your hands thoroughly before you start.
Carefully remove the bandage with clean hands.
If there is any blood residue on the skin, you can wipe the area clean with a soft paper towel.
If the bandage has dried on the skin, a little blood may come out when you remove it – this is not dangerous and heals quickly.
You can wash the area after the bandage has been removed, if you want.
You don’t need to put a new bandage on afterwards, just let it air out.
If it itches or becomes dry, you can apply regular lotion.

A man lies on his back after his hair transplant

Sleep

For the first two nights after your hair transplant, it is important to protect the newly transplanted area and avoid any contact with pillows, blankets or other surfaces. Therefore, sleep with your head in an elevated position of about 45 degrees to reduce swelling and give the hair follicles the best possible healing.

We recommend using a neck pillow and placing extra pillows or rolled towels at the sides to keep your head stable during the night. This is especially good if you move a lot while sleeping.

After two nights, the hair follicles have grown in, and you can return to sleeping in your usual position without risk of damaging the result.

showering your hair after surgery with this tool

Washing

Three days after your hair transplant, you can start rinsing your hair daily with lukewarm water and low pressure. Let the water run gently for at least 10 minutes so that the scabs soften and fall off more easily. After seven days, you can start using shampoo, and after ten days, you can gently massage the area with your fingertips when you shower.

The donor area in the neck can be washed from the moment the bandage is removed. To dry, gently pat with paper towels – after ten days, you can use a clean towel. It is important to wash your hair every day according to these instructions until the scabs are completely gone, which usually happens within 7–14 days. When the scabs have come off, the hair follicles have the best conditions to start growing and the result improves.

A staff member talks to their client after the hair transplant.

Medicine

After your hair transplant, you will be given medication to reduce the risk of swelling and infection. It is important that you follow the prescription you received at your consultation, as we have gone through the aftercare in detail.

If you have a sore neck or head, you can take 1–2 Ibuprofen tablets as needed, preferably with a meal.
The antibiotic Dalacin is taken for three days to prevent infection: the day of surgery (1 tablet at the clinic and 1 in the evening), days two and three (1 tablet morning and evening).
Cortisone is given to counteract swelling and is dissolved in a glass of water: the day of surgery (6 tablets at the clinic), day one (4 tablets in the morning) and day two (2 tablets in the morning).

Always follow the schedule carefully for the best possible healing and results.