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First 72 hours
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2 - 6 Weeks
3 - 4 Months
8 - 12 Months
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There are two basic approaches to care after a hair implantation procedure is complete.
1.
Traditionally, the individual had a bandage applied to the scalp
to
cover the implant wound area.
2. The alternative is to apply saline soaked gauze to the implant area
and bandage it.
The obvious advantage is the bandage protects the implants while they heal into the scalp and any blood that bleeds out will be soaked up. The disadvantage is that the bandage “marks” the individual as having had surgery. However, at most the bandage only stays on for 24 - 48 hours and can be readily hidden by wearing a hat or cap when in public.
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About 8 Hours : after the implantation procedure the local anesthetic injection will start to wear off. This is when you, as a hair transplant recipient, will experience most discomfort. In many clinics you will be sent home after the procedure with a few acetaminophen and codeine tablets or their equivalent.
24 - 48 Hours : A rather crusty looking scalp is to be expected for the first 24 - 48 hours. It is of no concern, it happens to everyone undergoing a hair transplant.
1 - 4 Days : Most patients develop some swelling 1 - 4 days after the operation. This can last for a week or so.
3 Days : Most clinics suggest you can start washing your hair gently after 3 days. You may partially block the flow of the water with your hand so that the scalp is not subject to strong, direct pressure. Lift up the hair in the back of your scalp so that water may irrigate the sutured areas as well.
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