Washing After Hair Transplant

When Does Washing Start After Hair Transplant? 

When to start washing routine for graft survival usually depends on the instructions of your surgeon or hair transplant specialist. However, in general, the washing process after hair transplant may be as follows:  

First Days After Operation (Day 0 – Day 3):

• It is not recommended to wash your hair immediately after the hair transplantation operation.
• The hair is kept dry and clean for the first 3 days after the operation.
• During this period, time is given for the scalp and grafts to begin the healing process.

First Wash (Day 3 – Day 5):

• The first wash is performed between 3 and 5 days after the hair transplantation operation.
• The first wash helps remove crusts and dried blood from the scalp.
• Washing after hair transplant should be done gently and with the special shampoo recommended by your doctor.

While the Healing Process Continues (Day 5 – Day 10):

• While the healing process continues after the first wash, the wash can be done once a day or as often as determined by your doctor’s instructions.
• The washing process promotes cleanliness of the scalp and healthy healing of the grafts.

Complete Adhesion of Grafts (Day 10 and After):

• Generally, the grafts are expected to fully adhere within 10 days after hair transplantation.
• During this period, washing should be done carefully and gently to minimize sensitivity on the scalp.

Managing the washing after hair transplant as recommended by your doctor helps the healing process to be successful. This timeline is a general guide and the washing process after hair transplant varies depending on the characteristics of your personal recovery process.

What should be taken into consideration after washing after a hair transplant?

Washing after hair transplant plays a critical role in the healing process of the grafts and scalp. There are points that require extreme attention, especially after the washing process. These are : 

• Avoiding Hard Contact and Friction
• Be Gentle During the Hair Drying Process
• Water Temperature Control
• Following Doctor’s Instructions
• Use of Special Shampoo After Hair Transplantation
• Avoiding Heat Sources
• Preventing Grafts from Displacement

These points to consider are important to protect the health of the hair and scalp during the washing after hair transplant. For this reason, harsh movements and overdoing, especially those that can be described as extreme, should be avoided.