{"id":1705,"date":"2026-03-17T09:36:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/our-advice-before-and-after-a-hair-transplant\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:59:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:59:17","slug":"our-advice-before-and-after-a-hair-transplant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/our-grafts\/our-advice-before-and-after-a-hair-transplant\/","title":{"rendered":"Our advice before and after a hair transplant"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The success of a hair transplant depends as much on the quality of the medical procedure as on <\/span>following the instructions before and after the operation<\/b>.<\/span>
<\/span>At <\/span>ANAGEN<\/b>, each patient benefits from <\/span>personalized support<\/b>, with a <\/span>detailed explanatory booklet<\/b> and a <\/span>complete post-operative kit<\/b>, provided on the day of the transplant.<\/span>
<\/span>These tools have been designed to ensure <\/span>optimal healing<\/b>, <\/span>better graft take<\/b> and <\/span>natural, long-lasting regrowth<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Preparing your body and scalp<\/b><\/h3>

A few simple precautions help ensure the procedure goes smoothly:<\/span><\/p>

  • Do not consume <\/span>alcohol or tobacco<\/b> in the <\/span>7 days prior<\/b> to the transplant.<\/span><\/li>
  • Avoid <\/span>aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs<\/b> and supplements (vitamin E, omega 3, ginseng, ginkgo, etc.) that thin the blood.<\/span><\/li>
  • Inform the doctor of any <\/span>ongoing treatment<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>
  • Sleep well, stay regularly hydrated, and avoid stress.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

    These measures promote good blood circulation and prepare the scalp for microsurgery.<\/span><\/p>

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    On the day of the transplant<\/b><\/h3>
    • Have a light breakfast, without coffee or strong tea.<\/span><\/li>
    • Wear clothing that is <\/span>easy to put on <\/b>(a shirt or zip-up).<\/span><\/li>
    • Do not apply gel, wax, or styling products.<\/span><\/li>
    • Arrive well-rested, with no prior physical exertion.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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      The first 48 hours<\/b><\/h3>

      The implanted grafts are still fragile and require special attention:<\/span><\/p>

      • Do not touch, rub, or wash the transplanted area.<\/span><\/li>
      • Sleep on your back, with your head slightly elevated.<\/span><\/li>
      • Regularly spray the <\/span>thermal water<\/b> from the kit (every hour on the first day).<\/span><\/li>
      • Avoid sport, heat, sweating, and any sun exposure.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        Slight swelling or redness may appear: it will disappear naturally within a few days.<\/span><\/p>

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        Washing the scalp<\/b><\/h3>

        From <\/span>day 2<\/b>, the scalp can be washed according to the ANAGEN protocol:<\/span><\/p>

        1. Pour the <\/span>mild shampoo<\/b> provided into the foaming bottle.<\/span><\/li>
        2. Gently apply the foam to the transplanted area, <\/span>without rubbing<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>
        3. Leave on for a few minutes, then rinse gently with lukewarm water.<\/span><\/li>
        4. Repeat once a day until the scabs have completely disappeared (about 10 days).<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

          A <\/span>healing cream<\/b> must be applied to the donor area according to the doctor\u2019s recommendations. <\/span> <\/p>

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          Activities and lifestyle<\/b><\/h3>

          During the healing period:<\/span><\/p>

          • Returning to work is possible after <\/span>3 to 5 days<\/b>, depending on your job.<\/span><\/li>
          • No sport, sauna, hammam, swimming pool, or sea for <\/span>3 to 4 weeks<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>
          • No sun exposure for at least <\/span>1 month<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>
          • Hair colouring or dye: wait <\/span>6 weeks<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>
          • Do not wear a helmet or tight hat without medical approval.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

            Following these timeframes ensures complete healing and optimal graft survival.<\/span><\/p>

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            Transplant progress<\/b><\/h3>
            • Weeks 2 to 4<\/b>: the transplanted hair sheds \u2014 this is normal; the follicles enter a resting phase.<\/span><\/li>
            • Months 3 to 4<\/b>: regrowth resumes.<\/span><\/li>
            • Month 6<\/b>: density increases noticeably.<\/span><\/li>
            • Months 9 to 12<\/b>: the final result is achieved.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

              Each patient benefits from <\/span>personalized medical follow-up<\/b>, with check-ups at 10 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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              1. What is a hair transplant? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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              A hair transplant is a medical procedure that involves taking hair follicles from a donor area (often the back of the head) to reimplant them in thinning or balding areas.Transplanted grafts retain their permanent character, allowing for definitive and natural regrowth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              2. What is the difference between FUE and FUT? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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              FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a modern technique that allows grafts to be harvested one by one, without a visible linear scar.<\/span><\/span>FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), which is older, involves a surgical strip taken from the back of the head.<\/span><\/p>


              <\/span>FUE is today the most used method for its precision and scar discretion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              3. Who is hair transplant for? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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              Hair transplant is intended for people suffering from androgenetic alopecia, mainly men between 25 and 60 years old.<\/span><\/span>A medical evaluation is necessary to check the density and quality of the donor area, as well as the stability of hair loss before considering an intervention.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              4. How many grafts can be implanted in one session? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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              The number of grafts depends on the surface to be treated and the density of the donor area.<\/span><\/span>A session can range from 1,000 to 6,000 grafts, spread over one or two days depending on the clinical case.<\/span><\/span>The practitioner determines the most suitable strategy after the diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              5. Is the procedure painful? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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              FUE hair transplant is performed under local anesthesia.<\/span><\/span>The patient is conscious and relaxed throughout the procedure.<\/span><\/span>Discomfort may be felt after the intervention, but it disappears in a few days with the prescribed care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              6. When does transplanted hair grow back? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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              Regrowth follows several natural stages:<\/span><\/p>

              • Temporary loss of grafts between 2 and 4 weeks after the transplant,<\/span><\/li>
              • Start of regrowth around the 3rd or 4th month,<\/span><\/li>
              • Visible result at 6 months,<\/span><\/li>
              • Final result between 9 and 12 months after the intervention.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                Each patient progresses at their own pace.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                7. Does hair transplant leave scars? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                The FUE technique leaves no linear scar.<\/span><\/span>Micro-traces may be visible on the donor area for the first few days, but they disappear quickly.<\/span><\/span>Good healing depends on following post-operative instructions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                8. Does transplanted hair fall out again? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                Implanted hair comes from areas genetically programmed not to fall out.<\/span><\/span>They retain this characteristic after the transplant.<\/span><\/span>However, non-transplanted hair may continue to thin: regular medical follow-up helps stabilize the progression of baldness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                9. How long does a hair transplant session last? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                The duration depends on the number of grafts to be implanted.<\/span><\/span>On average, a session lasts 6 to 8 hours.<\/span><\/span>For large transplants (up to 6,000 grafts), the intervention can be performed over two consecutive days.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                10. What precautions should be taken after a hair transplant? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/rect><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                The first few days require specific care to protect the grafts:<\/span><\/p>

                • Gentle cleaning and thermal water spray,<\/span><\/li>
                • Avoid sun, sports, and wearing a cap,<\/span><\/li>
                • Sleep with the head slightly elevated,<\/span><\/li>
                • Follow the post-operative instructions given by the center.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                  Personalized follow-up is provided to accompany each stage of healing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  The success of a hair transplant depends as much on the quality of the medical procedure as on following the instructions before and after the operation.At ANAGEN, each patient benefits from personalized support, with a detailed explanatory booklet and a complete post-operative kit, provided on the day of the transplant.These tools have been designed to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1756,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1705","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1705"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1705\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1706,"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1705\/revisions\/1706"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}