How to Wash Hair After Hair Transplant —
Step-by-Step Protocol
How to wash hair after hair transplant: the correct daily technique for Days 2–14, recommended products and the LOREW Paris protocol.
Reviewed by Dr. Arslan Musbeh · Last updated 2026-04-17
How to wash hair after hair transplant: the correct daily technique for Days 2–14, recommended products and the LOREW Paris protocol. Hairmedico Istanbul.
Why the washing protocol matters
Post-transplant hair washing is a clinical procedure during the first 14 days — not a cosmetic routine. The purpose: remove scabs gently to prevent scarring; maintain a moist healing environment; reduce infection risk. Done incorrectly, washing dislodges grafts. Done correctly, it actively promotes healing.
The Hairmedico washing protocol — day by day
Day 2 (at clinic): First wash performed by the Hairmedico medical team using diluted LOREW Paris shampoo. Establishes the technique for at-home washing.
Days 3–7 (at home): Dilute one pump LOREW shampoo in a cup of lukewarm water. Pour foam gently over recipient zone — no rubbing, no direct water pressure. Let sit 2 minutes. Rinse with gentle low-pressure lukewarm water. Pat dry — no rubbing.
Days 8–14: As scabs shed naturally, washing becomes progressively more normal.
From Day 15: Normal gentle washing. Avoid aggressive scalp scrubbing until month 1.
What to use — and avoid
Use: LOREW Paris post-transplant shampoo (provided). pH-balanced SLS-free alternatives after Day 15.
Avoid: Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) in first 2 weeks. Anti-dandruff shampoos with zinc pyrithione in first 2 weeks. Hot or cold water — use lukewarm. Direct shower pressure on recipient zone before Day 14.
Common questions
How much does a hair transplant cost in Turkey?
Hairmedico all-inclusive: price on request for 2,000–3,500 grafts including surgery, 5-star hotel, transfers, PRP and 12-month follow-up.
Is hair transplant permanent?
Yes. Transplanted follicles are DHT-resistant and grow permanently for the patient's lifetime.
What is the recovery time?
Desk work: 5–7 days. Scabs shed by Day 10–14. New growth from months 3–5. Final result months 12–14.
Who performs surgery at Hairmedico?
Dr. Arslan Musbeh personally performs every extraction and canal-opening. In VIP he also places every graft himself; in Silver and Gold, his trained team places the grafts under his direct supervision. One patient per day.
Is Turkey safe for hair transplant?
Yes, with an accredited surgeon-led clinic. Verify FUE Europe membership, Ministry of Health registration, and confirm the surgeon personally operates.
References & sources
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Practice census — global hair restoration statistics. 2022. https://www.fue-europe.com/professionals/resources/practice-census/
- Onda M et al. Follicular unit extraction: a systematic review. J Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.11.006
- NHS. Hair loss — overview and treatment. National Health Service UK. 2023. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/
- MedlinePlus NIH. Hair transplantation — clinical overview. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2024. https://medlineplus.gov/hairtransplantation.html
- Bernstein RM. Follicular unit transplantation. Dermatologic Clinics. 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2013.06.002
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
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