The time for your hair restoration procedure has arrived. Along with the excitement of knowing that you will soon enjoy a fuller and more natural looking head of hair, you probably also have a few concerns. For example, you might be worried about accidentally harming your new grafts immediately after your procedure. You probably also want to know what will be the best way to care for your hair and scalp during your recovery to get the best and long-lasting results.
You have good news — there are many things you can do to maximize your results, avoid problems and ensure you have attractive hair well into the future. Most of these steps — many of which your doctor will recommend — also won’t cost you a lot of time or money and can be accomplished quite easily. By following several common sense rules and your doctor’s advice for the first few days and weeks of your recovery, you can ensure that your grafts will heal well and you can begin enjoying your new quickly and in good health.
Tips for the First 72 Hours
There are more things you can do during the first day and 72 hours after your treatment to help ensure your results. For starters, it will be important for you to keep your scalp dry for the first 24 hours after your procedure as it will help your new grafts heal, directly benefiting your final results. Another fairly obviously recommendation is not to pick at the treatment area which will naturally feel dry and itchy at first; picking at scabs can affect the health of your new grafts. Taking your pain medications can help make you more comfortable and less sensitive during this time and lessen this temptation.
It will also help your results to sleep semi-upright for the first 24 to 72 hours after your treatment. Prop yourself up in bed with pillows, or if you feel more comfortable, sleep in a reclining chair. The more you can minimize direct physical contact with your treatment area, the more you can increase the likelihood that your new grafts will grow in healthy. If you smoke, you should also quit during your recovery and especially during the first 24 to 72 hours after your procedure. Smoking can interrupt the blood flow that your grafts will need to survive.
Tips for the First Seven Days
You can continue to improve your results even after the critical first 72 hours. Several hair care measures you can perform during the first seven to 14 days will give your grafts an even hight chance of survival. You can help your grafts in many ways, for example, by avoiding swimming, exposing your scalp to chlorine or soaking your scalp; all of these actions can negatively affect your new grafts. Also, avoid exposing your scalp to direct sun as much as possible, and if you must be outside, wear a hat that limits sun exposure but doesn’t directly touch your grafts, giving you sun protection while still allowing your grafts to thrive. UV rays can harm your healing scalp and grafts. Alcohol can also have unwanted consequences on your treatment area and results; it can thin your blood and deprive your grafts of needed nutrients. You may resume moderate and responsible drinking as soon as five days after your procedure.
Vigorous exercise which can increase your blood pressure and perspiration can also stress your scalp and grafts, so wait a few days before re-engaging with those activities. After your grafts have had time to heal, you will be able to resume your exercise routines without the risks of harming your results. In most cases, patients can go back to their workouts after about 14 days.
Tips for the First Three Months and Beyond
Throughout your recovery, keep your scalp clean. Gently hand washing your hair and scalp can help eliminate scabs which can harm your results. Your doctor may recommend a special, more gentle shampoo for the first few washes; if not, simply use a more gentle product during this time. You should also continue to avoid directly contacting your treatment area, so if you want to wear a hat, opt for a “trucker style” hat which will sit above your scalp.
After the first three months, you will begin to see the results of your procedure and the special care you have given your hair and scalp throughout recovery. Now you can finally get to the best part — the chance to cut and style your new, fuller hair the way you want. While you may not need a barber who has experience with cutting hair after a restoration treatment, it can help, especially for your first cut, so ask your doctor if they have any recommendations. Finally, you can enjoy your healthier and more youthful look and feel more vital and confident.
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