Although the healing process after Fue hair transplantation varies from person to person, it is the period of time after hair transplantation, which starts as of the day of the hair transplantation, healing symptoms are observed within 1-2 weeks, crusting, itching, redness and shock shedding are completed at the end of 1 year. 

The healing process after hair transplantation can be difficult. Whether there is pain, crusting, itching, or redness, there may be shock spill stages. The healing process after hair transplantation is different from person to person. You may be wondering how to understand this. In this article, we will discuss the healing process after hair transplantation. We share all the details you need to know. Enjoyable readings.

• In the first week, the area where the hair transplantation is performed may become slightly red. If there is swelling, it will disappear within 2 days. Pain is not common for the first few days. However, a slight pain may be felt. It may require mild pain relief for a few days. Your doctor will share with you the necessary medications, lotions and the application methods.

• Will there be crusting? Yes, but do not worry, post-operative crusting is considered a part of healing and will be completely gone on the 10th day.

• If you have sensitive skin, the rashes will also disappear in the 2nd week.

• Finally, we can say that the desired results are achieved in about 6-9 months and a year is needed in the hill region we call vertex.

Healing Symptoms After Fue Hair Transplantation 

During the healing process after FUE hair transplantation, there are certain stages that the person should follow. Roots are taken depending on the interventions made on the scalp and the sensitivity of the person. There may be side effects in hair transplantation performed by transplanting the bald area. Various reactions can be observed in its operations. These reactions observed after transplantation are variable. These reactions are a part of healing as tiny holes are made in the scalp at the time of hair transplantation. Such symptoms are seen in everyone who has hair transplantation without exception; These are variables that may take earlier in some, later in some, shorter in some, and longer in others. 

Scabbing on the Scalp 

After hair transplantation, the shedding process is completed in 9 or 10 days. After the shedding process, the person can return to his daily life. Redness and pinkness also improve in one week at the latest, just like the scab. It is much more important after the operation than during the operation. After the procedure, your scalp should not be exposed to strong sunlight for five weeks. It is necessary to avoid events that may cause permanent trauma. Hair spray and gel should not be used especially in the areas where they are applied. Acting on the contrary will do nothing but prolong the process for crusting and redness. 

Alcohol, cigarette, nicotine, coffee, etc. within the first ten days after the operation. It is also among the measures that should not be consumed. Heavy sports and body movements should not be done for two months. In addition, it is necessary to stay away from the sea, bath and sauna. Be careful in the first days after planting. Heavy work, stress, sexual intercourse, sports and alcohol are prohibited. Hygiene of the places where your head area touches, your pillowcase and regular bandage changes are also factors that will benefit you in the early healing of scabs. 

Itching in the Scalp 

In case of itching after hair transplantation, the scalp should never be itchy. If you itch, you will face worse conditions such as infection. At the same time, hair follicles do not fully heal. In other words, hair does not grow as desired. Contact your doctor in case of excessive itching after hair transplantation!

Common itching after hair transplantation occurs for certain reasons. It is seen more clearly after hair transplantation with FUE method. This finding is disturbing in some cases.

Itching problem after hair transplantation usually lasts 20 days. The holes in the scalp are very small, but these holes are seen as injuries in medical language. Itching experienced after hair transplantation is actually the healing phase of the holes opened in the hair follicles. 

Redness on the Scalp 

Redness occurs due to blood accumulation on the scalp after hair transplantation. It is more evident in people with white skin than in brunettes. Exposure of the transplanted area to sunlight may cause increased redness. When the first washing is done after transplantation, some of this redness decreases. In some cases, it may take months for the rash to resolve. By using the creams and lotions given by the doctor, the rash can be eliminated in a shorter time. 

Shock Shedding After Hair Transplantation 

Shock loss is an issue that people who have hair transplantation are worried about. During this period, the sudden shedding of the transplanted hair and the rashes in this area, the perforated scalp, and the sparse hair strand image disturb the patients. 

In the third week of the hair transplant operation, it is observed that 80 percent of the patients experience shock loss. Although this spill frightens most patients, it is considered normal and is a temporary process. It is known that the spills can last up to 45 days, even if there is no exact date for how long it will last. 

The severity and duration of shock loss varies from person to person. In some patients, the hair is completely shed and renewed within 1-2 weeks. However, some patients continue to shed for 1-2 months.

Factors Affecting Shock Loss: 

• Hair structure of the person, 

• Growth cycle with hair follicles, 

• Having a thin leather structure, 

• Duration of roots waiting outside, 

• Whether the root is kept from the living part during the planting time,

• The temperature of the area where the roots are kept,

• Correct management of the post-transplant process,

• Nutrition and stress after transplantation,
• Frequent graft cultivation may increase temporary shedding.