After you have had a hair transplant procedure, it is extremely important to take a lot of care for the new hair. This will not only guarantee strength but will also prevent you from losing your new hair all over again. Usually, after NeoGraft hair transplants, people are recommended to follow a number of rules and tips to care for their new hair. However, most people end up ignoring that because they assume that their new hair is invincible.
Tips to take care of your hair post hair transplant
Chances are that your new hair may not be maintained that well if you do not look after them! So in this article, we put together a number of tips that you can use for your hair after a hair transplant procedure.
These include:
Take a break
Depending on the healing rate of your body and the extent of the procedure, we recommend you to get a break of 7 to 10 days from work. This means, that you have a perfect opportunity to take a holiday. However, during your break, remember that you need to avoid direct sunlight exposure on your scalp. This should apply for as long as 14 days after your treatment. In this regard, we encourage you to make use of hats or a cap.
Apart from that, do not enter a swimming pool for at least two weeks after your hair transplant procedure. This is primarily because the chlorine in swimming pool water can irritate your scalp. At the same time, also avoid entering seawater as it could cause an infection.
Experts also advise patients to not to consume alcohol for at least a week after a hair transplant.
Washing the hair
After a hair transplant, your primary hair care doctor will provide you some antibiotics, pain killers, multi-vitamin supplements, and a very special shampoo with no chemicals. Do remember, that after a hair transplant, you cannot use regular shampoo for at least two weeks. In fact, we recommend you to wait a little longer. Within this time period, use the special doctor’s shampoo to wash your hair.
In case you are taking a hot shower, make sure that the water is not too hot for your scalp. Otherwise, it may cause irritation and damage to your new incoming hair.
Improve your diet
According to a study conducted in 2018, eating fresh herbs and raw vegetables can help improve male pattern baldness. While your new hair is growing after a hair transplant surgery, you could use a healthy diet in order to enhance its strength.
Furthermore, make sure that you do not have any nutritional deficiencies. Make sure that you are eating plenty of proteins, carbs, and vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. After all, what we eat directly impacts our skin and hair growth.
Use olive oil
Do not forget to start massaging your scalp after your new hair has started to grow. In this regard, you can use Olive oil, which is generally considered very beneficial for the hair. It not only protects the hair from drying up but also prevents breakage.
Apply a few tablespoons of olive oil, and let them sit on your scalp for about 30 minutes. After that, use a mild shampoo (we recommend a herbal chemical-free shampoo) to wash your scalp.
Ending note
Hair transplant surgery is not the end of the story. In order to maintain healthy hair, there are a number of additional precautions that you must take. In case you do not adopt a good sleeping routine, a good diet, and good care habits, even the best hair transplant doctors cannot help you!
