Care Before and After Hair Transplantation

The success of your hair restoration depends on proper preparation and follow-up practices. Hair transplant care depends primarily on you following your surgical team’s instructions and all the information shared on the Hero Institute website. The professionals have amazing skills to use the high-tech equipment and their knowledge and experience to transplant follicles and maximize results. However, if you do not do your part for before and after care, you may not get the outcome you desire.

Prepare for the Hair Transplant Procedure

Keep your hair and scalp clean before your appointment date. Do not use heavy styling products. If you do have skin irritations or disorders like eczema or psoriasis, additional preparation may be necessary. Finish all treatments and ensure the skin is in the best condition possible beforehand. This is something to discuss with your hair transplant care team. In some cases, you may have to reschedule the appointment.

If you currently use any hair growth treatments that contain minoxidil, you must stop a week or more before the surgical procedure is scheduled. These popular products increase blood flow to the scalp, which can make the surgery more complicated. Also stop blood thinners or aspirin unless otherwise directed by your physician.

How to Care for New Growing Hair and Scalp

Do not wash your hair directly after the transplant is complete. You may experience some local swelling. We recommend resting with your head slightly elevated to help alleviate this. Feel free to take over-the-counter pain relievers if necessary. Most importantly, go to all follow-up appointments with your hair transplant team and follow their instructions carefully.

After the hair transplant is complete, anything that limits blood flow or slows cardiovascular action can make healing more difficult. This includes smoking or any tobacco product use. Other than practicing general self-care and maintaining healthy habits, caring for transplanted follicles and your scalp is quite simple. Do not scrub or pick at scabs. Use gentle cleansers and fresh water only. Your scalp may itch a bit during the healing process. Do not scratch it as this can dislodge follicles. Instead, pat gently or use approved ointments or antibiotic creams to alleviate the irritation. Be patient throughout the healing process for the best results.

Hair Transplant Care = Hair Restoration Success

Even the most skilled surgeons and hair transplant teams cannot deliver the best results if you do not do your part before and after the procedure. It is necessary to follow all instructions given to you for optimum results. Hair follicular transplants are not magic even though the long-term results can definitely change your life in amazing ways. 

These non-invasive surgical procedures depend on a combination of factors to provide optimum results. Do your part by following pre-surgery instructions exactly. Also, do not take shortcuts or jump back into usual hair care or styling options directly after the transplant. All these things can damage new follicles and cause them to shed instead of growing new hairs for you.