Post-Op Care

General Care

Please follow our instruction to get the best result. Call us for any concern.

Diet

Do not over eat the night after surgery. It is normal to feel a bit nausea.
Can eat anything but not too salty for 3 days to reduce swelling of the forehead.

Getting into Cars

Be careful when you get into a car! Make sure your head will not hit the rim of the door or the roof - the transplanted grafts can be dislodged. For the same reason beware of the cupboard door.

Sleeping

There is no need to sleep on sofa or chair. Just sleep normally in bed.
It is normal to feel tight where the strip was removed. If you experience discomfort lying on pillow, just roll a towel under your neck or use a neck pillow. Taking some pain-killer before sleep also helps. Sleeping pills are also provided to be taken if needed.

Pain Control

Discomfort after hair transplant is minimal. Everyone has a different pain threshold but most of our patients do not take any pain-killer at all.
We provided "Panadol Extend", a special formulation, to be taken as required. Stronger pain-killer can given on your request.
The tightness around the donor wound will settle after the sutures are removed.

Head band

The scalp is closed to the bone. Working on the scalp may injury the deep seated nerves and blood vessels.
Damage can be prevented by injecting our specially prepared fluid called Tumescence to lift up the scalp, away from the bone.
3 days after surgery this fluid may drain down to the forehead and around the eyes. Once happens, takes a long time to settle. Wearing a headband for 3 days is our special technique. None of our patients have eye swelling when use it as instructed.

Removal of Sutures

Sutures may create some discomfort at the back of your head, but these are important to minimize donor scar.
We are using 2 types of suture. One of them has to be removed on Day 5-7, by us or your local doctor. The other will dissolve after 4 weeks.

Skin Numbness and Itchiness

Numbness in the transplanted area is normal. Normal sensation returns after several weeks.
Itchiness also occur, relieved by proper hair wash and a special cream (provided).

Folliculitis and Pimples

After transplanted the old hair shaft sheds and makes way for the new one. Sometimes the old hair gets stuck and causes a minor local inflammation - folliculitis. It has no effect on the final growth, happens more often in hot weather and those sweat a lot.
Management is simple - remove the old hair shaft, squeeze out the pus, and apply antibiotic cream. We routinely check for folliculitis during follow-up.

Shedding of Hair

Some shedding of existing hair may occur both in the donor and recipient areas. This is called shock loss and is unpredictable. The hair always grows back after a few months. The shedding can be reduced by using Minoxidil for 4 months.

Minoxidil

If you have been using Minoxidil, resume after 10 days.

Hair Cut and Hair Dye

You can cut or dye your hair after one month. Leave hair longer at the back to cover any possible hair shedding. The hair always grow back, no worry.
Hair cut is available in our center by professional hairdresser at a cost of HKD150.

Activity and Exercise

Click here to find out when to resume activity and exercise after surgery.

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Infection Control

Infection after hair transplant in our center is very low, almost close to zero. That is because we take every precaution to ensure a sterile environment.

Risks of infection increased by

•  Sweating

•  Occlusion by wig, hair pieces, helmet, hat

•  Infrequent hair washing

Prevention

•  Avoid exercise for 2 weeks to reduce sweating

•  Avoid wearing wig, hairpiece, tight helmet for 10 days

•  Wash your hair at least once a day

•  Take the antibiotics provided as instructed

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Hair Wash

We wash your hair the next day after surgery. Our staff will tell you how to do it yourself at home.

How to Wash

After transplant, the skin of the graft will form a dry scab. This is itchy and unsightly if left alone, and can be removed by proper washing.

•  First 7 days - wash your scalp once to twice a day, padding with your fingers but without rubbing.

•  After 7 Days - wash at least once a day. Gentle rubbing is allowed.

•  After 14 days - wash your routine way.

Blow Dry

You can blow dry with cool air.

What Shampoo to used

The first 2 weeks you should use one of the followings:

•  Johnson Baby Shampoo - purchased from any supermarket or drug store

•  Graftcyte Shampoo - a special formulation for hair transplant

After 2 weeks you can use any good quality shampoo

Hair conditioner / Styling Gel

It can be used right after surgery but don't apply onto the scalp. Just onto the hair. Do not use hair spray for 10 days.

Follow-Up

In medical service the continuation of care is of utmost importance. Be assured that you are backed up by our expert care and one year free follow-up.

We like to see you:

•  The next day after surgery

•  5-7 days to remove the sutures

•  1 months after to check for healing

•  4 months after to check for new growth

•  6-8 months later to see the preliminary result

What to Do in Follow-up

During the follow-up we will check for folliculitis and remove any stuck hair spicle if necessary. We do not anticipate any major complications but they can be dealed with accordingly.

We will also assess the progress of your hair loss, and discuss the need for medical treatment. Any concern or questions will be answered.

Appointment

Appointment is required to seen our doctor.

Patient returns after 1 month. He was too frightened to wash his hair, with building up of scabs.

Right after we shampoo for him, nice and clean.

What To Expect

Same Night

Mild discomfort when the anesthesia wears off. Don't over eat as some may feel nausea.

Day 1

Tired. Feel tight at the back of the head, and feel numb on transplanted area. Easily settled with our Panadol Extend tablets.

Day 3

May have some swelling on the forehead and around the eyes. It should not happen if you are wearing the headband as instructed.

Day 5

Feel much better when the sutures are removed. You should have no more discomfort by now.

After 1-2 weeks

Some scabs on the transplanted site. Soak with Olive Oil before wash.

After 4 weeks

The transplanted hair and some hairs around the donor wound may shed. Don't worry, They will grow back.

After 1-6 months

Nothing much happen. The transplanted hair may stay or come off. Doesn't matter.

After 6-8 months

You should now enjoy seeing and feeling new hair growing. Come in and say Hello.

After 12 months

You should have now seen the best result. See us now in case you need another session.

Growth of the New Hair

Be reminded again that the hardest part of hair transplant is waiting for the hair to grow. At time you may be frustrated that nothing happens.

•  The new hair shaft will continue to grow underneath the skin, reaching the surface in 3-4 months.

•   By around 6 months you will notice some difference. The hair will mature and add density to the areas.

•  It takes 10 months to actually see the result since the hair grows at 1 - 1.5 cm per month.

Before surgery

Transplanted area right after surgery

Transplanted area 5 days after surgery

Transplanted hairs shed to make way for new hair