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From before the hair transplant surgery
Until the final result
We will inform you of precautions for each progress.
The process of filling your style with hair transplantation,
Please be sure to follow the precautions for each progress, from before the surgery to seeing the final result after 1 year.
Precautions before and on the day of surgery
Post-operative precautions by progress
Hair transplantation Before surgery Precautions
#Guide to successful surgery
Pre-operative checklist
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Do not cut your hair short before surgery
Since you can cover the surgical area with the hair on the back and sides of your head, avoid cutting it too short before the surgery.
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Dye gray and white hair 2-3 days before surgery
Since white hair is not easily visible when collecting hair follicles, you must dye it black for accurate hair follicle collection and separation.
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Stop taking/using hair loss medication
- Oral hair loss medication: Can be taken until the day before surgery
- Oral and topical minoxidil: Discontinue one week before
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If you are taking any medication? Be sure to consult with your doctor
Medications such as multivitamins, omega 3, aspirin, herbal medicine, and red ginseng can interfere with hemostasis, so please refrain from taking them for 1 week before surgery.
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Inform us of any forehead implants, fillers, or fat grafts before surgery
Please check with the hospital as your face may be pressed when lying face down during hair follicle extraction.
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Inform us of spinal diseases, cervical disc, etc.
If you have spinal diseases or cervical disc that may put a strain on your body when lying face down during hair follicle extraction, please let us know in advance.
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Inform us of any specific drug allergies
Since medications are used during surgery, please be sure to check for prohibited substances if you have allergies or are an athlete.
Checklist required on the day of surgery
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What if you are taking blood pressure or diabetes medication on a regular basis?
- Diabetes medication: Until the day before surgery, bring it with you when you visit
- High blood pressure medication, thyroid medication: Take it with a small amount of water on the morning of the surgery and come to the hospital.
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Remove nail art
Since capillaries are easily visible under the fingernails, an oxygen saturation monitor is attached to the fingertips to check, and nail art may prevent accurate measurement of oxygen saturation.
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Wear clothes that are easy to change into
Please come to the hospital wearing clothes that are easy to change into surgical gowns, such as zip-ups or button-down shirts.
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Do not wear metal accessories
We recommend not wearing metal accessories as they can conduct heat.
Hair transplantation On the day of surgery Precautions
#Sufficient rest
Post-operative progress
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Sufficient rest is required on the day of surgery.
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Provided by our hospital Spray the engraftment spray frequently.
- On the day of surgery and the next day
- Spray every 15-30 minutes until the liquid flows onto the forehead
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The golden time for hair transplant engraftment is from 1-10 days after surgery Therefore, do not touch the transplanted area to avoid irritation.
Hair transplantation Days 1-3 Precautions
#Engraftment golden time
Post-operative progress
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A throbbing sensation in the transplanted area You may experience redness. This is a perfectly natural phenomenon, so don't worry!
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The golden time for hair transplant engraftment is from 1-10 days after surgery Because Transplanted area So that there is no irritation Never touch it.
Hair transplantation Weeks 1-2 Precautions
#Scab and dead skin cell management
Post-operative progress
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From week 1 The period when scabs and dead skin cells form on the transplanted area And the scabs may crack and appear empty, but this is a natural phenomenon.
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As the injured skin tissue recovers Itchy symptoms in the transplanted area and the donor area (back of the head) So there may be Refrain from scratching Please do it.
If you have had an incision hair transplant, you may experience a pulling sensation in the back of your head due to the stitches.
The pulling sensation will gradually disappear once the stitches are removed.
Precautions
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Scab
Scabs will fall off on their own after 10 days. Do not force them off. Natural shedding is the best way to manage them.
The transplanted hair may fall out with the scab. The hair falls out, but the hair follicle is completely engrafted in the skin, so you don't have to worry.
It takes about 4-6 months for the transplanted area and about 1 year for the back of the head to return to its original skin color after the scab is removed.
You can start using scab removal shampoo from the 11th day.
- How to use scab removal shampoo: After soaking the scabs sufficiently with lukewarm water, lather the shampoo sufficiently and apply it to the transplanted area, then gently rub the transplanted area in a circular motion using your fingertips.
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Hair styling
Hair styling products such as wax and spray can be used from 10 days after scab removal.
Curling irons and flat irons can be used.
Perms and dyeing are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
However, topical minoxidil can be used from 1 month after surgery.
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Sauna, sauna, exercise
Saunas, saunas, and strenuous exercise are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
If you had an incision hair transplant, it is possible from 4 weeks after. -
Swelling
In the case of large swelling, the swelling may remain for about a week, and in the case of residual swelling, it may remain for about a month.
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※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation Weeks 3-4 Precautions
#Hair transplant dark period
Post-operative progress
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A so-called ' Dark Ages ' is the time, Most of the transplanted hair falls out, giving a sparse feeling Starts to come out.
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In rare cases, hair around the transplanted area and the suture area may fall out. This is mostly a temporary phenomenon, and if you lose too much hair, please contact the hospital.
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New hair will grow after the transplanted hair falls out, so there is no need to worry at all.
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In some individuals, the transplanted hair may continue to grow without falling out.
- Hair loss after engraftment is a normal process. 70-80% or more of the transplanted hair may fall out and lasts for 2-3 months.
Precautions
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Sense
The sensation in the donor area (back of the head) returns in about 4-6 months at the earliest, but it will return slowly.
This is a natural phenomenon, so you don't have to worry. -
Hair styling
Perms and dyeing are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
However, topical minoxidil can be used from 1 month after surgery. -
Sauna, sauna, exercise
Saunas, saunas, and strenuous exercise are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
If you had an incision hair transplant, it is possible from 4 weeks after. -
※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation 1-3 months Precautions
#Dark period continues, folliculitis occurs
Post-operative progress
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A so-called ' Dark Ages ' is the time, Most of the transplanted hair falls out, giving a sparse feeling Starts to come out.
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In rare cases, hair around the transplanted area and the suture area may fall out. This is mostly a temporary phenomenon, and if you lose too much hair, please contact the hospital.
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New hair will grow after the transplanted hair falls out, so there is no need to worry at all.
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In some individuals, the transplanted hair may continue to grow without falling out.
- Hair loss after engraftment is a normal process. 70-80% or more of the transplanted hair may fall out and lasts for 2-3 months.
Precautions
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Sense
The sensation in the donor area (back of the head) returns in about 4-6 months at the earliest, but it will return slowly.
This is a natural phenomenon, so you don't have to worry. -
Folliculitis
Folliculitis may occur, but it will disappear on its own over time and will not affect the transplanted hair or engraftment rate, so you don't have to worry.
- What is folliculitis? It is an inflammation that looks like acne on the transplanted area, starting with a millet-sized size and sometimes growing larger.
At first it is itchy, but as it grows in size, it is accompanied by pain.
Manage the affected area with a cotton swab using the prescribed medication. If it does not improve, please contact the hospital.
However, in extreme cases, please visit the hospital for treatment, so please contact the representative number to make a reservation.
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※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation 4-5 months Precautions
#The process of transplanted hair growing
Post-operative progress
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Transplanted hair begins to grow like downy hair about 1-3cm long.
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Depending on the individual, the donor area Mild pain in the back of the head May remain. It will slowly get better over time.
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Transplanted hair is just starting to grow So there is no significant outward change.
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Hair falls out and grows The hair cycle varies from person to person, so the timing of growth varies even if transplanted on the same day.
Because of Feeling of left-right density difference or sparse hair You can receive.- Hair loss after engraftment is a normal process. 70-80% or more of the transplanted hair may fall out and lasts for 2-3 months.
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Over time, from the empty places Transplanted hair grows and gradually thickens.
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※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation 6-7 months Precautions
#The process of results appearing
Post-operative progress
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Transplanted hair grows to about 5-8cm However, the rate of growth varies depending on the hair cycle, so the rate of change varies from left to right.
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Transplanted hair may appear thin and have low density, but The process of results appearing So it is better to watch it a little more,
Transplanted hairs will gradually grow thicker and longer over time. -
When transplanted hair grows Occasionally, it may grow as curly hair.
It gradually returns to its original hair properties over 2-3 years through the hair cycle. -
If you are concerned about curly hair, you can straighten or perm it.
It is already engrafted and growing well, so you can rest assured and style your hair. -
Transplanted hairs that look like downy hair will gradually grow longer and thicker over time.
There may be differences in the time it takes for transplanted hairs to grow.
Hair transplantation 1 year Precautions
#Check final results
Post-operative progress
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Finally, Check the final results of the hair transplant It's time to be able to.
The transplanted hair has settled in healthily like the surrounding hair, and you can see a clearly different appearance compared to before the surgery. -
Enjoy the joy of freely styling your hair that you have always wanted to try.
