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Hair Transplant Aftercare
During the first days, priorities include protecting grafts, avoiding friction, following the washing protocol and recognising unusual symptoms.
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Hair transplant aftercare guide: first wash, crusts, sleeping, hats, exercise, flying, sun exposure, medicines and warning signs.
Essential answer
During the first days, priorities include protecting grafts, avoiding friction, following the washing protocol and recognising unusual symptoms.
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This general information does not replace an individual medical assessment.
In-depth practical guide
Safety, donor area and follow-up
For Hair Transplant Aftercare, donor supply is limited and biological outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Safety depends on patient selection, conservative extraction, asepsis, written instructions and accessible follow-up.
Elements to assess
- Donor stability and miniaturisation
- Medical conditions, medication and bleeding risk
- Cause of a previous poor result
- Inflammation, infection or skin disease
- Access to medical support after travel
Detailed pathway
- Medical questionnaire and examination
- Consent and realistic objectives
- Asepsis and even extraction distribution
- Instructions, medicines and washing protocol
- Photographic reviews and final assessment
Important factors and warning signs
- Increasing pain
- Fever or malaise
- Spreading redness
- Discharge or unusual odour
- Persistent bleeding
- Severe swelling or drug reaction
Questions to ask before deciding
- Who is medically responsible?
- How is the donor area measured?
- Which risks apply to my case?
- Which medicines are prescribed?
- When should follow-up photographs be sent?
- How can the team be reached urgently?
Timeline
24–72 hours : Review swelling, bleeding and pain.
Days 7–14 : Check washing and healing.
Months 1–3 : Monitor temporary shedding and redness.
Month 6 : Intermediate growth assessment.
Months 12–15 : Review before any touch-up or second procedure.
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