HAIR TRANSPLANT BEFORE AND AFTER: HOW TO PREP AND HEAL YOUR SCALP
Every year, people around the world undergo cosmetic hair transplant surgery in order to reverse the look of balding or thinning hair and restore their confidence, and many people who undergo hair transplant surgery achieve attractive, permanent, natural-looking results. And if you are considering getting a hair transplant, it is essential that you know how to care for your scalp, hair and body beforehand so the transplant will be a successful as possible. Keep reading to learn how!
How to care for your scalp before and after a hair transplant
Every year, people around the world undergo cosmetic hair transplant surgery in order to reverse the look of balding or thinning hair and restore their confidence, and many people who undergo hair transplant surgery achieve attractive, permanent, natural-looking results. And if you are considering getting a hair transplant, it is essential that you know how to care for your scalp, hair and body beforehand so the transplant will be a successful as possible. Keep reading to learn how!
How to care for your scalp before surgery.
Massage your scalp regularly to increase blood flow.
Part of keeping your hair follicles healthy is making sure they receive enough nutrients through the blood, and massaging your scalp can help with this! Massage your scalp for one to two minutes per day while shampooing in the weeks leading up to your hair transplant to stimulate blood flow and hair follicle health.
Skip your haircut.
Depending on the hair transplant method, you may want to skip your haircut before your surgery to ensure the donor area has enough hair, and to cover stitches after surgery. Check with your doctor if this is something they recommend based on your surgery method.
Press pause on smoking and drinking.
Stop drinking alcohol at least three days before your surgery, and stop smoking at least 24 hours before your surgery. Alcohol makes surgery more risky, and smoking has very negative effects on health and healing, and can impact your body’s ability to heal after the surgery. In order for your surgery to go well and for your scalp to be as healthy as possible, taking a break from alcohol and smoking is part of the necessary preparations.
How to care for your scalp after surgery
With the right preparation and aftercare as well as following the advice of your doctor, you will be well on your way to a natural-looking, successful hair transplant. If you would like to stock juliArt’s scalp health and hair growth products at your salon, or would like to purchase some for yourself, please contact us today.
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