Extra Info

Hats and Headwear

• Avoid wearing hats or headwear that touch your scalp or new hair.

• Tight caps may damage hair follicles.

• If you need to wear a hat, go for a loose-fitting one that doesn’t touch your scalp directly

• This will help protect the grafts during the critical healing phase.​

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Exercise

• You can begin light exercise about one week after the hair transplant.

• Sweating is OK, but try to slowly increase the intensity of your exercise over the weeks.

• Avoid heavy exercise, long-distance running, triathlons, or heavy lifting for the first few weeks.

• This is to allow your scalp to fully heal without unnecessary pressure.

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Swimming

• Avoid swimming for 6 to 8 weeks after hair transplant.

• Pools contain chemicals and bacteria which can irritate your scalp.

• Sea water has high level of bacteria and salt that can cause infections.

• Allow the scalp to heal completely before exposing it to potentially harmful environments.​​​

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Food Choices

• No strict dietary restrictions, but try to avoid common allergy foods like shellfish and eggs for 1-2 weeks.

• This helps avoid reactions that may affect healing.​​​​​

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Hydration

• Drink plenty of water to help your body heal faster.

• This will help reduce swelling and clears out toxins from your body.

• Avoid alcohol for a few days as it can dehydrate you, and potentially thin the blood, slowing the healing process.

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