Post- Procedure Instructions for Hair Transplant

WOUND CARE

▪ To minimize swelling, apply an ice pack or frozen peas over the eyebrows for 15 minutes every hour, not on the grafts and at least one inch from the hairline if grafts were placed there. You should expect to see small “scabs” at many of the graft sites. These will usually fall off within 7-14 days. Please don’t pick them off; you may disturb the newly planted grafts

▪ You may experience the hair in the grafts falling out over the first few weeks after the procedure. This is expected and your new hair will start growing approximately 4-6 months after your procedure.

ACTIVITY

Avoid bending, lifting and straining for 1 week after your procedure. Avoid strenuous activity of any kind for 1 week. Too much activity could cause swelling, bleeding, and loss of grafts. Keep activity VERY minimal. Bend at the knees instead of at the waist when picking up objects and tying shoes.

MEDICATIONS

▪ Antibiotic: After your hair transplant our doctor will give you instructions about taking antibiotics.

▪ Pain medication: If prescribed, take this as directed for postoperative discomfort.

FOLLICULITIS

▪ Folliculitis is one or more ingrown hairs that cause pimple-like lesions. Occasionally, a patient may develop this as the new hair is beginning to grow through the surface.

▪ If this happens, apply a warm, moist cloth to the area for several minutes, three times a day. Folliculitis will not affect your outcome.

NUMBNESS

Some numbness at the graft sites will most likely occur. This is normal and will begin to resolve in six to eight weeks. Some patients may notice small areas that will remain numb for up to one year.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

▪ You will need to avoid direct sunlight or cold for three weeks by wearing a hat or other covering that is not knit or tight and will not compress the grafts.

▪ Avoid alcohol for one week after the procedure.

▪ It is normal to bleed slightly overnight. To protect your linens, you will be provided with a disposable towel to use the first evening, and may want to put a towel over your pillow for the first few nights after the procedure.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

▪ You will need to avoid direct sunlight or cold for three weeks by wearing a hat or other covering that is not knit or tight and will not compress the grafts.

▪ Avoid alcohol for one week after the procedure.

▪ It is normal to bleed slightly overnight. To protect your linens, you will be provided with a disposable towel to use the first evening, and may want to put a towel over your pillow for the first few nights after the procedure.

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