What can be expected after hair transplant surgery?
The post-operative course will depend on adherence to the instructions given after surgery. Small scabs will form on the scalp at the graft sites. Generally speaking, these scabs disappear in 4-7days. Shampooing should be resumed 24 hours after surgery. The suture (stitch) or staplers used in the donor area are undetectable as it is completely covered by your existing hair. It is advisable to take at least one day off work after surgery. A baseball type cap can be worn according to specific instruction after surgery. Patients should avoid strenuous physical activity for at least five days after surgery. Typically the grafted hair will shed in 2-6 weeks. New growth will begin in 3-4 months, length will increase approximately 1/2 inch per month, hair structure and volume will increase up to 18 months.
