The success of a hair transplant surgery hinges on how diligently the patient follows the surgeon's recommended precautions before, during, and after the procedure. This read highlights both the precautions to follow before and after hair transplant surgery to ensure the highest satisfaction/success rates. Before taking precautions, it’s crucial to choose the right hair transplant surgeon before opting for hair transplant surgery in Mumbai or any part of the world. Read on the tips and precautions to follow to achieve best outcomes.

Pre-Hair Transplant Surgery Precautions:

• Break the habit of smoking and alcohol intake. Inhaling nicotine or chewing tobacco can restrict blood flow to the hair roots, and alcohol can make the blood thin, causing swelling and bleeding during and after surgery. These unhealthy lifestyle habits can impede the healing of surgical sites.

• Make necessary adjustments to medications. Stop, adjust, or avoid blood thinners, anti-inflammatory drugs, or any medications that could impede the healing process.

• Prepare the scalp and hair. Please come to the surgery with a clean scalp and hair. Do not cut hair too short. The surgeon will trim the hair during the surgery.   

• Properly hydrate and nourish the body. Support overall health and recovery with a healthy diet and adequate water intake.

Post-Hair Transplant Surgery Precautions:

• Sleep in a propped-up position. For the first few nights of recovery, sleep with your head raised on pillows to avoid pressurizing the transplanted area and reduce swelling.

• Practice gentle scalp and hair care. Gently wash your scalp and hair with a mild, prescribed shampoo, only when directed. Do not scratch or rub the donor and recipient areas.

• Restrict physical activity. Avoid engaging in any strenuous workouts or activities that cause excessive sweating for at least one month.

• Sun-protect the scalp. UV rays from the sun can be very damaging to the skin on the scalp and hair, causing complications. To ensure proper healing, keep your head covered with a loose-fitting hat, seek shade when outdoors, and use shampoos containing SPF.

• Refrain from hair treatments. Do not use heated hair styling tools on the operated sites until they heal completely.

• Manage stress. Incorporate stress-relieving activities into your routine, such as yoga and meditation.

• Follow the surgeon’s detailed instructions. Strictly follow to the surgeon-provided instructions for surgical wound care, medications, and follow-up appointments.

• Consider add-on treatments. Speak with the surgeon about the safety and effectiveness of undergoing PRP hair therapy, GFC hair therapy, or taking hair loss medications (finasteride or minoxidil) after a hair transplant for enhanced results, including optimal growth of hair from transplanted hair follicles.

There are many factors that they believe contribute to transplant surgery success. Choose Harleys Hair Transplant Clinic, where the experienced hair transplant doctor, Dr. Sumit Agarwal performs the best hair transplants in India. He has expertise in all types of hair transplant procedures and provides the best results to every patient visiting his clinic. Book your visit now.