How to Care After a Hair Transplant

Some people choose to undergo a hair transplant when other methods do not work. It is an expensive surgical process that must be performed by a licensed professional and it is of the utmost importance that proper care is taken after the procedure.

• The scalp should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis to prevent blood and crust from hardening on the scalp. This should be done by removing your bandages and getting in the shower under warm water. Allow the warm water to stream down over the transplant area. Use your hands to raise your hair so the water will have access to the sutured areas of the transplant. Put a dab of GraftCyte shampoo on a soft sponge and pat it on the area. Do not rub or scratch your scalp. The hair should be shampooed twice daily for the first ten days after the procedure.


• Take any pain medication that has been prescribed to you by your physician. This is the best way to keep the pain you may be experiencing under control.


• Avoid drinking any type of carbonated beverage such as beer, Pepsi or Coke because they could cause you to have hiccups. If you are unable to get rid of the hiccups in a timely manner you should contact your physician immediately and he will more than likely prescribe you a medication for the problem because the hiccups could cause your sutures to become loose.


• It is not uncommon to experience itching of the scalp, but you should refrain from scratching. Your doctor will be able to prescribe you a cream to put on your scalp that will relieve the itching.