Hair Transplant Recovery Tips for the First Week in India

Hair Transplant Recovery Essentials in the First Week

The first seven days are critical for healing and graft stability. Follow clinic instructions to avoid complications. Common advice includes:

• Avoid touching, scratching, or rubbing transplanted areas.
• Use prescribed saline sprays to keep grafts moist.
• Sleep with head elevated to reduce swelling.
• Skip exercise or any activity causing sweating.
• Stay indoors to limit dust and sun exposure.
• Start washing as instructed, usually after day 3 or 4.

Redness, small scabs, and mild itching are normal. Contact your doctor if you notice unexpected pain, pus, or heavy bleeding.

Managing Symptoms and Protecting Grafts

Swelling may peak on day 2 or 3. Cold compresses on the forehead, away from grafts, can help. Pain is managed with prescribed medication. Shedding of transplanted hair often begins after the first week and is part of the process before regrowth.

Ask your doctor about later supportive treatments like growth factor therapy or exosome therapy if suitable.

Follow-up and Hygiene Practices

Clinics often schedule a follow-up within the first week to check healing and guide washing. Mild, non-medicated shampoo is introduced under supervision. Avoid hair products, styling tools, or tight headwear that contacts grafts.

Photos for records are taken with consent. Patients undergoing hairline design and restoration or hair transplant repair follow similar routines. Bring prescribed aftercare items and questions to your follow-up.

About Alloroots

Alloroots is a doctor-led hair restoration clinic in India. Led by Dr. Alok Kumar Sahoo (MD Dermatology, AIIMS New Delhi), services include personalised diagnosis, natural hairline design, advanced FUE transplants, and non-surgical therapies. Consultations are available in-clinic and online across India. Visit alloroots.com for details or appointments.