Post-Procedure Recovery and Growth Timeline

After your hair transplant procedure is complete, you will receive a post-operative package containing various medications and items to aid in your recovery. These may include an antibiotic, mild painkillers, and other materials to make your post-operative healing time as smooth as possible.

As a part of our extensive post-procedure care, our medical team will follow up with you daily for the first 7 days and then monthly until the desired outcome is achieved.

However, Here are the post-procedure instructions that ensure optimal healing and natural results.

Rest

At Folliderm, everything from the consultation to the procedure is done under the direct supervision of the doctor. You’re in the safe hands of Dr. Agrawal, who’s Nepal’s top hair transplant surgeon with 12+ years of expertise and 2500+ successful procedures.

Pain Management

We are the first hair transplant clinic in Nepal to introduce the advanced Direct Hair Transplant technique. Experience seamless hair restoration with 100% graft survival, no stitches, and no scars. With DHT, rest assured that you’ll obtain the most natural-looking and lasting result.

Return to Normal Activities

Your hair transplant journey at Folliderm does not end on the procedure day. It is just the beginning of our routine post-procedure care. Our dedicated team ensures optimal healing and maximizes long-term results through personalized follow-up for a year after the procedure.

Swelling and Healing

Swelling

Painless swelling of the forehead and eyelids may occur in the first 5 days. This is temporary and should subside in 3-4 days.

Numbing Sensation

You may experience a numbing sensation in the donor and recipient area for 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure, which is completely natural and gets better with time.

Healing

Thanks to the small size of the punches used, recovery is typically quick and without significant issues. The donor area will heal within 2-5 days, with short hair growth beginning in the area. The donor area will regain its previous appearance within 2-4 months.

Before

After 4 Days

After 3 Months

Dressing and Hairwashing

Dressing

You will be called for your dressing at the clinic the next day of the procedure.

Mild Wash

After 3 days of the procedure, you will be called for a mild wash at the clinic. If you cannot visit the clinic, all the necessary instructions for the mild wash will be provided to you.

First Hair Wash

After 1 week of the procedure, you can return to the clinic for your first hair wash. If you cannot come in, you can send us the photographs, and we will provide you with detailed washing instructions.

Before

1 Week (before head wash)

1 Week (after head wash)

Social Compatibility and Shedding

Scabbing

You may notice a slight blackish appearance around transplanted hair due to scabbing.

Appearance

By 7-10 days after the hair transplant, you will achieve a socially compatible look with short hair.

Shedding

Transplanted hairs will start to shed after 2 weeks, and most will shed by the end of the third or fourth week. This is a normal part of the healing process as the old hair shafts are released, while the follicular units remain intact and begin to grow new hair shafts.

Hair Growth Timeline

1-2 Months

During the first couple of months of the hair transplant, also known as the shedding phase, you might experience shook loss where you experience patchy hair loss in the transplanted area, which is completely natural.

2-3 Months

Around this time, new hairs start to reveal themselves, though the density may be thin.

6 Months

You will see visible changes in the look. The density of the hair will progressively increase, with dense hair growth occurring

9 Months

After 9 months of the hair transplant, 60% to 70% of your hair density will be recovered, giving your hair a dense look.

1 Year

By the completion of 1 year of the procedure, you will receive your final results. Almost 100% of your hair will be back in the most natural way possible.

Do’s and Don’ts during the Recovery Period

Avoid touching your scalps for 7 days after the procedure.
Do not pick the scabs that appear in the transplanted area.
Stop drinking and smoking for at least 7 days after the procedure.
Do not expose your head directly to the sun for 7 days.
Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeinated drinks to maintain hydration.
Wait for a month after the procedure to dye/color your hair.

Your recovery and growth timeline are essential parts of the hair transplant process. We will guide you through every stage and address any questions you may have. If you experience any unexpected issues during recovery, please reach out to our team for assistance.