English
Türkçe
Deutsch
Français
Español
Italiano
العربيةGuidelines
Your Guide to Hair Transplant:Before, During and After
A successful hair transplant involves more than the procedure itself. Proper preparation, appropriate aftercare, and following your surgeon's recommendations all play an important role in the healing process and final result. Explore our step-by-step guidelines to learn what to expect before, during, and after your hair transplant.
- Expert Care
- Safe & Sterile Environment
- Scientifically Proven Methods
- Personalized Planning
Hair Transplant Guidelines
Step by Step to the Best Results
Before Hair Transplant
- Inform your doctor about all medications and supplements you take. Do not stop prescribed medication unless advised.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol before your procedure as advised by your doctor.
- Get adequate rest and maintain a balanced diet.
- It is better to wash your hair before the procedure.
Day of Surgery
- Have a light meal as instructed by your clinic. Stop oral intake 8 hours prior to surgery if the operation is planned with sedation.
- Wear comfortable, button-down clothing.
- Arrive on time and follow your doctor's instructions.
- You will return to your hotel/home on the same day; duration varies from case to case.
After Hair Transplant
- Avoid touching or scratching the transplanted area.
- Follow your clinic's instructions on when and how to wash your hair.
- Sleep with your neck pillow, head elevated as advised.
- Use prescribed medications as directed.
Important Things to Know
- Avoid strenuous exercise until your doctor advises that it is safe to resume.
- Avoid direct sun exposure, sauna and steam during the early healing period.
- Attend your scheduled follow-up appointments.
- Be patient — visible hair growth takes time.
AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE
Do's & Don'ts After Hair Transplant
The first 30 days determine your final graft survival rate and density. Follow these rules exactly — most transplant failures come from ignoring them, not from the surgery itself.
Do
- Sleep with your head elevated at 45° for the first 7 nights.
- Spray the saline solution on grafts every 2–3 hours as instructed.
- Start gentle washing only after your clinic gives the green light, usually day 3–4.
- Wear a loose, soft hat only if your doctor approves it after week 2.
- Eat protein-rich meals to support follicle recovery.
Don't
- Don't expose the scalp to direct sunlight for at least 30 days.
- Don't drink alcohol for at least 10 days; it thins blood and raises bleeding risk.
- Don't do heavy exercise or swimming for 2–4 weeks.
- Don't touch, scratch or pick at the scabs, even if it itches.
- Don't wear tight hats, helmets or hoodies that rub the grafts.
What to Expect
Quick Overview
A hair transplant is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anaesthesia, with sedation used in selected cases when appropriate. The procedure typically takes several hours, while the initial healing period usually takes around 7–10 days. New hair growth develops gradually over the following months, with the result commonly assessed around 12–18 months or longer.
- Procedure Time
- 3 – 8 Hours
- Anesthesia
- Local / Sedation When Appropriate
- Initial Healing
- 7 – 10 Days
- Final Results
- 12 – 18 Months
- Hospital Stay
- Not Required
- Follow-Up
- Personalised Post-Op Care
Expert Care You Can Trust
Why Choose Dr. Kaya?
With years of experience and thousands of successful hair transplant surgeries, Dr. Kaya provides natural and permanent results using the latest techniques.
- 13+Years of Experience
- 50000+Successful Procedures
- 98%Patient Satisfaction
- Advanced Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Initial thickening becomes visible around month 3 to 4, once the shedding phase ends and new growth begins. Most patients reach 60–70% of their final density by month 6.
The transplanted hairs themselves shed temporarily within 2 to 8 weeks — this is expected and part of the normal cycle. The follicles remain in the scalp and regrow permanently afterward.
No. Local anesthesia numbs the donor and recipient areas before the procedure begins, so the surgery itself is painless. Mild tightness for a few days afterward is normal and manageable with standard pain relief.
Light walking is fine within a few days, but sweating, swimming, and strenuous exercise should be avoided for about 2 to 4 weeks to protect the healing grafts and reduce swelling risk.
Most patients return to non-strenuous work within a week. Visible redness and scabbing typically resolve within 10 to 14 days, though full scalp sensitivity can take a few months to normalize.
Yes. Grafts are taken from DHT-resistant donor areas (typically the back and sides of the scalp), so transplanted hair keeps growing naturally for life once it settles in.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Contact us for a free consultation and create your personalized hair transplant plan.