How to sleep after an FUE hair transplant?

It is very important to learn to sleep after an FUE hair transplantation in order to avoid damaging the newly transplanted grafts (hair follicles). Especially during the first day after surgery, when the new hair follicles need to settle properly into the scalp. Therefore it is important to follow carefully the instructions. This avoids complications in the operated areas, which is the key to preventing damage to the transplanted grafts.

So if, after learning about the cost of hair transplant in Turkey, you have decided to have the operation and are wondering how to sleep after a hair transplant, let’s talk about the main recommendations you should follow to take care of your new hair and prevent discomfort while sleeping.

How to sleep after a hair transplant: the first night

The first night is the most important. We have just had our operation and our head has undergone an intervention which means anaesthesia, extraction of hair follicles, implantation of grafts … This means that our scalp will be much more sensitive, so we need to take care not only of it, but also of the new hair.

Therefore, after a hair transplant, it is essential to take care of the implanted area and not to touch or scratch it to avoid damaging the new hair follicles. In addition, we should not worry if the operated area suffers from inflammation, as this is a normal process after surgery and will disappear after a few days.

As for the sleeping position after hair transplantation, the best position is to sleep upright, placing the special pillow received at the clinic so that we lie with our head elevated. Using this will prevent us from turning our head or having contact or pressure on the operated area.

Sleeping after a hair transplant: the first few days

In the following days and up to the first week after the operation, we must continue to sleep this way. Avoid any contact or friction with the transplanted area. It is also very important to rest and be relaxed to promote recovery and healing; follow the medical advice given by our doctor and remember to take anti-inflammatory medication.

One of the benefits of sleeping upright in the first few days is that it prevents too much blood from entering the head and increasing blood pressure in the newly operated area, which can damage new hair follicles. To avoid the temptation to touch or scratch your head, even involuntarily while sleeping, a good trick is to sleep with your hands in your pyjamas so that you cannot easily pull them out.

The question is: when can I sleep normally after a hair transplant? How long should I sleep straight after a hair transplant? Well, usually 7-10 days after surgery, we can consider that the hair follicles are already set and that the incisions have healed; so unless there is an increase in complications or you receive another indication from your doctor, it is time to sleep normally.

What to do after hair transplantation treatment

In addition to the above-mentioned recommendations on how to sleep after a hair transplant, including sleeping in a standing position, it is also important to follow the following tips in the first few days after surgery:

-Wash your hair with the shampoo recommended by your doctor, which should be pH neutral and free of chemical additives and sulphates. Also, wash your head gently, without scratching or rubbing.

-It is important to drink enough fluids during the first few days to stay well hydrated and promote the elimination of the anaesthetic by our body.

-During the first week after your hair transplant, you should not do any physical exercise (including sex, sports, etc.), WHICH requires exertion and of course you should avoid touching the operated area.

-You must protect your head from the sun. Use large hats that do not touch the operated area, but not hats that could put pressure on the grafts.

-You should not swim either at the beach or in a swimming pool for the first few weeks. Due to the presence of chlorine or other substances.

These are just some general recommendations that our patients receive from their doctor. If you are interested in a hair transplantation or have additional questions, we are happy to help you.

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