HAIR TRANSPLANT CARE

AFTER your hair restoration procedure.

It is important that you follow all of these instructions carefully. This will allow you to be comfortable and to speed up the healing process after your surgery.

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Tim's tips

From my personal experience I recommend sleeping in a 45 degree angle the first 3 nights (to avoid swollen), if you're not allergic to pineapple have as much as you can. Take your antibiotics religiously, as an avid tennis player not exercising the first weeks was difficult but definitely worth it.


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Activities

Relative rest must be kept. You can do normal activities, except for the ones that implies a lot of effort such as exercise or lifting heavy loads.

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First Night

Cover your pillow with a towel to avoid any stains

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Alcohol

Avoid alcohol consumption for the first week after the procedure.

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Cigarette

If you are a smoker, please avoid smoking in the following 15 days after the surgery.

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How to prevent swelling around the eyes

Try to keep an upright position and when is bedtime, we suggest to use 2 pillows to keep your head above the heart level. And follow the recommendations of the video for lymphatic drainage that will be sent to you the day of the procedure.

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Sun exposure

You should avoid direct sun exposure for more than 20 minutes for the following 3 months. Use a UV protective sun blocking cap or hat.

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Medications

Follow the doctor's instructions to the letter.

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Shampoo

It is recommended to use a gentle shampoo (without salt) until the scabs fall out completely. Avoid rubbing, massaging or scratching the area, clean it very gently. Tis should be done daily.

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Venipuncture

It is possible to get inflammation at the place of venipuncture. So in this case, keep you arm elevated. Apply cold packs on the site to reduce the inflammation. If these measures do not alleviate the symptoms, please contact the doctor to get further treatment.

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Antibiotics

Although infection on the scalp is very rare, when it occurs, it starts with small white dots that hurt when pressed gently and thick with liquid comes out. Without proper treatment, the whiteheads spread to the entire intervened area, with active outflow of pus, and general discomfort. In case of noticing the beginning of an infection, please contact the doctor immediately, for a round of antibiotic treatment. As a side effect of the use of antibiotics may occur vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin reactions. If it happens, please inform the doctor so that he can define other actions.

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Haircut

It could be done a week after the procedure in the donor area and a month later after the procedure in the graft transplantation area.

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Physical exercise

Gradually resume physical exercise after 15 days. You should wait at least 1 month to perform heavier exercise.

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Hydrated scabs

To speed up the fall of the scabs, you can use a mineral oil or baby oil in the transplanted area after the fifth day. It can be applied at night and removed by washing the head the next day.

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Sexual intercourse

Avoid having them the first week after the procedure.

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Wet areas

Avoid swimming pools, sea, sauna, and similar wet areas at least during the month after the procedure.

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Other Recommendations

-Avoid "heading" a ball for the first 3 months.

-Avoid the use of helmets for the first month.

-if you wear a hat or a cap, it has to be loose, avoid wearing it at home.

-Avoid scratching, in case of itching or stinging, gently tap with the fingertips, remember the importance of keeping the grafts in good condition.

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