Post Hair Transplant Care —
Complete Do's and Don'ts
Complete post hair transplant care guide: do's and don'ts for the first 10 days, weeks 2–4 and months 1–6.
Reviewed by Dr. Arslan Musbeh · Last updated 2026-04-17
Complete post hair transplant care guide: do's and don'ts for the first 10 days, weeks 2–4 and months 1–6. Dr. Arslan Musbeh, Hairmedico Istanbul 2026.
Days 1–10: The critical phase
| ✓ DO | ✗ DON'T |
|---|---|
| Sleep elevated at 45° for 5 nights | Sleep flat (increases swelling) |
| Take prescribed medications exactly | Take ibuprofen or aspirin |
| Wash gently with diluted foam from Day 2 | Rub, scratch or pick the recipient zone |
| Wear loose button-up shirts | Pull overhead garments over transplanted area |
| Stay indoors or use loose sun hat | Expose recipient zone to direct sun |
| Rest and light walking | Exercise, gym, sport (raises blood pressure) |
| Contact clinic if concerned | Smoke — reduces graft survival |
Weeks 2–4 and months 1–6
Weeks 2–4: Continue Finasteride. Continue gentle washing. Take progress photographs. Return to desk work when comfortable. Do NOT aggressively massage scalp or panic at shock loss.
Months 1–6: Monthly photographs (same angle, lighting). Attend 6-month review. Protect scalp from intense sun. Consider PRP at months 3 and 6 for enhanced density.
When normal hair care resumes
Styling products: from month 3. Hair colouring: from month 3. Heat styling: from month 2 (minimal). Aggressive styling or tight hairstyles: from month 4. The transplanted hair can be treated like natural hair from month 3 onward.
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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