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About the Procedure
Guarding post-procedure care and tell you about protective measures you need to take to obstruct the side effects. When the grafts are taken from the donor area of the scalp and embedded on the recipient area, the scalp becomes very delicate.
The donor area may bleed and crusts may also form. The grafts in the recipient area are also quite sensitive. Taking care of the grafts at this time is very important, if not it may cause them to fall out or the site may get infected as well. Your hair transplant might even fail.
Most Commonly Asked Questions
Most of our patients ask us if they can wear a cap or helmet after the surgery. A lot of people want to hide the hair transplant, especially in the initial stages.
In such cases, a cap is an outstanding option. You can start going to the office again within a few days after thehair transplant surgery, so it is crucial to wear helmets as well. But can you wear helmets or caps straight away after the surgery? And if you want to wear them, then how long after the surgery should you wait before wearing them? So why does the doctor ask you to not wear a cap or helmet? The cap or helmet may cause increased friction or pressure on the grafted areas.
Answers by Experts
You will have to wait for at least 7-10 days after the surgery before you can start wearing a cap. And you will have to wait for a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks before you can start wearing a helmet. But keep in mind that if you feel any pressure, rubbing or any kind of irritation, you should immediately pull out the helmet or cap.
It will be better if you wear a loose cap. A tight cap may cause the hair follicles to stick on to the cap and cause unnecessary harm and the risk of the scalp getting infected may also rise. If you want to wear a hat, try wearing it for less time.
If it is necessary for you to wear a cap or helmet, first cover your scalp with a bandanna or a cloth and then wear the cap or helmet over that. This will reduce the friction between the helmet and the scalp. Basically you have to make sure that there is low or no pressure on the grafts on the Scalp.
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When Should I Wear Helmet After Hair Transplant ?
