Frequently Asked Questions for Hair Transplantation
After how long can I recover a normal hair care ?
After 2 weeks when the scabs have fallen and the medication is over.
After the two weeks of care, can I use a regular shampoo ?
You can use a baby shampoo with a neutral pH or every shampoo with neutral pH. Of course, It’s recommended to use the shampoo Keratene provided by the clinic because these one is less agressive.
Can I dry my hair with an hairdryer ?
Yes, but avoid high temperatures that can damage the hair and keep a distance so as not to burn your scalp.
What precautions should I take ?
You must protect the grafts from the sun, dust and pollution using the bandana provided by the clinic.
When hair transplant regrowth will be optimal ?
Regrowth can vary from one patient to another but in general, you obtain good result after 12 to 15 month.
When can I drive ?
You can drive the day after the surgery.
When can I return to work?
To be very confortable, the doctor advise you to wait two weeks after the surgery.
When should I see the doctor for a consultation ?
Every three month na the surgery.
Are the implant grafts permanent ?
Yes, the implant hairs are permanent and defenitive.
When can I go back to the hairdresser?
3 weeks after the surgery
How long after the surgery can I apply Minoxidil?
From the third week
When can I play sport ?
You can play sport 7 days after the surgery with FUE and two weeks after the surgery with FUT (STRIP).
Can I wear a byke helmet or motorcycle ?
You can wear a helmet 2 – 3 month after the surgery while avoiding a long period.
When can I swim ?
You can swim in the sea two weeks after the surgery. But avoid chlorinated water for five months after the surgery.
Can I go swimming with a bathing cap without putting my head under water ?
It is recommended to wait 3 months after surgery.
Can I use topic powder after surgery ?
No, because the scalp can not breathe with the topic powder so it’s not recommended.
After how long do I need to wait until the small scares of the donnor area will desapear ?
You must wait 10 to 15 days.
Is it possible that the replant hair doesn’t grow ?
Medecine is not an exact science ; therefore the results of the procedure cannor be guaranteed, and the is a risk of no regrowht but only 1 % of all cases.
Can I use some products to stimulate the regrowth ?
Yes, natural products : yeast (beer) 2-3 months/ year, Biotine, MSM,…
Should I stop smoking ?
Yes and we encourage you to stop tobacco to boost the regrowth. Cigaret is nocive for your health and your hairs.