Pre and Post Transplant Care
These steps help prepare your scalp for treatment and support healthy graft growth afterward, reducing complications and promoting natural-looking outcomes.
Pre-Treatment Care
(Before your procedure)
7 Days Before
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Stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, or any blood thinners unless otherwise advised by your doctor.
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Avoid alcohol and smoking – they reduce healing and graft survival.
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If you are on medication, please inform your doctor before stopping or continuing it.
2 Days Before
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Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks) – it may increase bleeding during the procedure.
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Ensure you are well-rested and hydrated.
On the Day of the Procedure
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Wash your hair with a gentle shampoo; no gel, oil, or spray afterward.
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Eat a light breakfast before coming (unless advised to fast).
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Wear comfortable clothing, ideally a buttoned shirt or a wide-collar T-shirt to avoid rubbing your scalp.
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Avoid wearing jewelry.
Post-Treatment Care
(After your procedure)
First 72 Hours
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Do not touch, scratch, or wash the hair transplant area.
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Sleep with your head elevated (2 pillows) to minimize swelling.
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Avoid smoking and alcohol.
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Take all prescribed medications as directed.
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Keep the hair transplant area moist by spraying saline every 2-3 hours, it also help for the itchiness from the wound healing.
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Avoid direct sunlight, sweat, and heavy exercise.
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You can wear a hat/cap to protect your head from the sun, but make sure not to rub or pressure the hair transplant area.
Week 2–4
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Some shedding of transplanted hairs is normal – this is part of the growth cycle.
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Avoid swimming pools, saunas, or steam rooms.
Month 2–6
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Hair regrowth will begin gradually.
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Continue a healthy diet and follow-up appointments.
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You may resume normal exercise and sun exposure with protection.
Month 6–12
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Hair growth becomes denser and thicker.
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The results start to look more natural and permanent.