When you invest in surgical hair replacement, you want to do everything in your power to make it a success. Transplantation aftercare is an important part of a successful procedure. How you care for your scalp and your fresh grafts helps determine how comfortable your recovery is and how well the grafts heal.
How Do You Protect Your Hair Transplant While Sleeping?
To protect transplanted hair, sleep on a soft pillow with a travel-style pillow cradling your neck. Your doctor will counsel you on specific sleeping positions that reduce scalp swelling and prevent friction on your grafts.
What Position Should You Sleep in After Hair Transplant Surgery?
After your hair restoration procedure, it’s best to sleep on your back with your head elevated to avoid excess pressure on your fresh grafts. Also, keeping your head elevated above your heart helps to reduce post-surgical inflammation. Avoid sleeping on your stomach or on your side in the days after hair transplantation.
When Can I Sleep Normal After a Hair Transplant?
While the length of time may vary based on the type and extent of your transplant, patients typically can sleep in any position they like after two weeks. Your doctor will discuss your specific situation with you to determine if you can sleep normally earlier or later than that average.
How Long Is Your Head Tender After a Hair Transplant?
Discomfort after hair restoration surgery peaks the evening of and day after your procedure as the local anesthetic wears off. Any discomfort should diminish quickly, but some patients may experience mild pain or itching in donor and/or recipient areas for a week or two… especially if the transplant covers a large area.
These symptoms typically can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. In the unlikely event you experience stronger pain, call your doctor to address the cause and to determine if prescription medication will help.
RHRLI Helps You Through Every Phase of Treatment
At RHRLI, we support you through every phase of treatment – from creating a hair restoration plan to procedure aftercare. We begin the process by performing a thorough examination to determine the cause of your hair loss and advising you on the best treatment to meet your hair restoration goals.
We offer a full spectrum of hair restoration options, including lifestyle advice to optimize your existing hair and to keep your hair strong and healthy during and after treatment. Our specialty is hair replacement with the ARTAS® Robotic FUE Hair Restoration System, a minimally invasive procedure that provides natural looking results with little downtime. Contact us today for a free consultation and to begin your journey to a fuller head of hair.