Post-Operative Care for Hair Transplants in India

Early Recovery After Hair Transplants in India

In the first days, focus on protecting grafts and reducing strain on the scalp. Your surgeon will provide instructions. Typical points include:

• Limit activity for 5 to 7 days. Avoid running, gym workouts, or movements that raise blood pressure to the scalp.
• Do not wet the scalp for 48 hours. When washing is allowed, use fingertips with mild shampoo and avoid direct water pressure.
• Avoid direct sunlight, saunas, and steam rooms for two weeks.
• Take prescribed medicines on schedule, including anti-inflammatories or antibiotics.
• Contact the clinic if you notice swelling, bleeding, or unusual discomfort.

Techniques like long hair FUE transplants may require extra care when washing or combing to prevent pulling on implanted strands.

Managing Mid-Term Healing

From week two to six, daily life can resume with some limits. Shedding of transplanted hair shafts is normal. Support healing by:

• Returning to light exercise only after your doctor confirms it is safe.
• Continuing gentle cleansing and avoiding scratching or picking at the scalp.
• Maintaining a diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
• Discussing with your doctor whether PRP or growth factor therapy could be added to your plan.

Patients having hairline design or repair work often attend extra review appointments to check graft integration.

Long-Term Hair Growth Support

From the third month, new growth begins. Progress varies. To maintain results:

• Attend follow-ups so your doctor can track growth and adjust medications.
• Use topical or oral hair medicines only as directed.
• Protect the scalp from UV exposure and avoid harsh chemical treatments.
• Ask about mesotherapy, low level laser therapy, or exosome therapy if suitable.

Before-and-after images are anonymised and shared only with permission. Follow-up visits at Alloroots can be booked in person or online, with weekday and limited Saturday hours.

About Alloroots

Alloroots is a doctor-led hair restoration clinic in India specialising in surgical hair transplantation and regenerative trichology. Dr. Alok Kumar Sahoo (MD Dermatology, AIIMS New Delhi) leads the team, offering personalised diagnosis, natural hairline work, advanced FUE techniques, and non-surgical therapies. Patients across India can access in-clinic or online consultations. The clinic prioritises safety, privacy, and evidence-based planning for realistic, individualised outcomes. More information is available at alloroots.com.