Redness After Hair Transplant
One of the most worried issues of people who want to have a hair transplant is redness after hair transplant . Patients often ask, “Will there be redness after hair transplant operation?” “When will the redness go away after the operation?” It raises questions such as “In which areas redness is seen”.
Redness is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the healing process. In a short time, the redness disappears completely. Therefore, you should not worry.
What causes redness after hair transplant?
In the hair transplant operation, your hair strands are taken one by one from the donor area together with the hair follicles. These follicular units, called grafts, are transplanted one by one to the balding area. For this procedure, channels are opened in the balding area. This means making incisions, even if they are small. For this reason, it is expected that there will be crusting, redness and swelling in the areas where the grafts are taken and transplanted after the procedures. It is very important to use the care products given after the operation in accordance with the instructions and to wash the hair according to the instructions in order to eliminate the redness.
Redness after hair transplant is an inevitable complication under all circumstances. However, the redness will disappear completely with healing.
In which areas is redness seen after hair transplant?
Immediately after the hair transplant operation, redness and even some bleeding can be seen. Redness can be seen both in the donor area (the area where your hair follicles are taken) and in the recipient area (the area where the transplantation is performed).
How long does it take for redness to go away after hair transplant?
After hair transplantation, the redness disappears completely after 2 weeks in many patients. As the scalp heals, the intensity of the redness decreases rapidly. Usually, there is no redness after 14 days. However, in some people, this period can be up to 1 month. Factors such as the skin color of the person, the size of the hair transplant operation (such as how many grafts are transplanted) can affect the duration of the redness. For example, people with fair skin tend to have more redness. However, the duration of the redness may also be longer.
In which cases should I consult a doctor?
If the redness persists for more than 1 – 2 months, you should consult your doctor. However, do not neglect to see a doctor if the following complications occur:
- unusual inflammatory condition
- Unbearable itching etc. allergy symptoms
- Moderate to severe pain in the transplanted area
- Severe blow to the head
What can I do to make the redness go away faster after hair transplant?
It is not possible to prevent redness after hair transplant. However, it is possible to support the healing process. The faster the healing, the sooner the redness will subside. To aid healing, you should pay attention to the following:
- Do not scratch or rub your scalp.
- Protect your head from sunlight. If you need to go out during sunny hours, be sure to wear a comfortable hat that won’t pinch your head.
- Avoid smoking and especially alcohol for 10 days after the operation.
- Follow nutritional recommendations. Reduce salt consumption.
- Do not take a shower with very hot water.
- Completely follow the washing instructions after hair transplantation.
- Make sure you follow all the instructions offered by your doctor regarding hair transplantation.
