The Hair Transplant Recovery Process: What to Expect

Having a hair transplant is one huge leap to restore your hairline and your confidence. Knowing what the recovery process will entail can help one build expectations realistically and thus enjoy a rather smooth healing journey. Herein discusses the stages of recovery from Bosphorus Hair Transplants:

1. First Few Days: Initial Healing and Pain Management

Immediately after the surgery, you may feel some slight discomfort, redness, and swelling around the transplanted area. These symptoms are normal and can be managed through prescribed pain medications and anti-inflammatory treatments. You will be advised to avoid touching your scalp to prevent infection and support proper healing.

2. Week 1: Scabbing and Shedding

Within the first week, small scabs will develop around the transplanted follicles. These scabs serve as protection for the grafts and will fall off naturally within 7–10 days. It is important during this period that post-procedure instructions regarding gentle washing of the scalp are followed. Shock loss can occur in which transplanted hairs shed; this is a normal and expected part of the process.

3. Weeks 2–4: Swelling Subsides, Healing Continues

Swelling usually settles down during the second week. Your scalp will look a lot less swollen, and the grafts will still be settling in place. You may notice that the transplanted area is somewhat stubbly as the hair shafts start to fall out completely and enter the resting phase of hair growth.

4. Months 1–3: Rest Phase

During this time, little if any visible progress may be realized as the hair follicles are resting beneath the skin. Don’t worry; this phase is crucial because the transplanted follicles anchor themselves and prepare for new growth.

5. Months 4–6: Early Growth Phase

By the fourth month, you will start seeing the new hair coming through. At this stage, the hair might be thin or fine, but it is the early stages of your transformation. By month six, you will have 30–40% of the final results.

6. Months 7–12: Marked Growth and Maturation

Hair grows faster with more thickness and improved density. By month twelve, most of the results will have appeared, with a more full and natural-looking hairline.

7. After 12 Months: Final Results

For others, the hair keeps maturing in texture and density for as long as 18 months after the procedure, when the final result of the transplant is seen.

At Bosphorus, we ensure that each patient receives personal attention and detailed information on how to go through the recovery period comfortably and confidently.