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From before the hair transplant surgery
To the final result
We will inform you of precautions for each progress.
The process of filling your style with hair transplantation,
From before the surgery to seeing the final result after 1 year
Please be sure to follow the precautions for each progress.
Precautions before surgery, on the day of surgery
Precautions by progress after surgery
Hair transplantation
Before surgery
Precautions
#Guide to successful surgery
Essential checklist before surgery
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Do not cut your hair short before surgery
Please do not cut your hair as short as possible before surgery as you can cover the surgical area with the hair on the back and sides of your head.
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Dye gray and white hair 2-3 days before surgery
Since white hair is not easily visible when collecting hair follicles, you must dye it black for accurate hair follicle collection and separation.
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Stop taking/using hair loss medication
- Oral hair loss medication: Can be taken until the day before surgery
- Oral and topical minoxidil: Discontinue one week before
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What if you are taking medication? Be sure to consult with your doctor
Medications such as multivitamins, omega 3, aspirin, herbal medicine, and red ginseng can interfere with hemostasis, so please refrain from taking them for 1 week before surgery.
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Inform us whether you have had a forehead implant, filler, or fat graft before surgery
Please check with the hospital as your face may be pressed down when lying face down during hair follicle extraction.
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Inform us of spinal diseases, cervical disc, etc.
If you have spinal diseases or cervical disc that may put a strain on your body when lying face down during hair follicle extraction, please let us know in advance.
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Inform us of any specific drug allergies
Since medication is used during surgery, if you have allergies or are an athlete, be sure to check for prohibited substances.
Essential checklist on the day of surgery
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What if you are taking blood pressure or diabetes medication on a regular basis?
- Diabetes medication: Until the day before surgery, bring it with you when you visit
- High blood pressure medication, thyroid medication: Take it with a small amount of water on the morning of the surgery and come to the hospital.
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Remove nail art
Since capillaries are easily visible under the nails, oxygen saturation is attached to the fingertips to check, but if you have nail art, the oxygen saturation may not be measured accurately.
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Wear clothes that are easy to change into
Please come to the hospital wearing clothes that are easy to change into, such as a zip-up or button-down shirt that is easy to change into surgical gowns.
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Do not wear metal accessories
We recommend not wearing metal accessories as they can conduct heat.
Hair transplantation
On the day of surgery
Precautions
#Sufficient rest
Progress after surgery
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Sufficient rest is required on the day of surgery.
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Provided by our hospital Spray the engraftment spray frequently.
- On the day of surgery, until the next day
- Spray every 15-30 minutes until the liquid flows onto the forehead
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The golden time for hair transplant engraftment is from 1-10 days after surgery Therefore, do not touch the transplanted area to avoid irritation.
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When returning home, remove the beanie by stretching it as much as possible to avoid irritation to the surgical area, and after spraying enough engraftment spray, remove the gauze attached to the back of your head the next day, but remove it after soaking it sufficiently so that there is no pain in the back of your head when removing it.
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Bleeding
On the day of surgery Bleeding from the back of the head, the donor area May occur.
Blood that has accumulated may leak out, so apply a towel or gauze to the bleeding point on the back of your head and apply pressure for at least 1 hour.If bleeding continues, contact the hospital immediately.
If the hospital's hours are over, apply pressure to the bleeding point and, if necessary, purchase a hemostatic agent from a pharmacy and apply it to the bleeding point with a cotton swab. -
Sleeping position
To minimize swelling after surgery, it is best to sleep with the transplanted area higher than your heart.
- Sleep with your pillow high and do not sleep on your stomach.
It is recommended to put a waterproof pad on your pillow as there is a possibility of bleeding while sleeping.
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Swelling
There may be swelling on your face after surgery.
- In the case of large swelling, the swelling may remain for about a week, and in the case of residual swelling, the swelling may remain for about a month.
After surgery Cold compress and light walk to relieve swelling Please do it.
Wrap an ice pack in a thin towel or gauze and apply a cold compress to your forehead, eyes, and cheeks.
However, be careful not to touch the transplanted area directly. -
Painkillers
The back of the head, the donor area, is initially numb, but pain may occur as the anesthesia wears off.
If pain occurs, take the prescribed painkiller every 4 to 5 hours. -
How to shampoo yourself after surgery
Shampooing is possible from the day after surgery do.
Were you very embarrassed about how to shampoo alone?
If you follow the video slowly, you can easily shampoo yourself.
Hair transplantation
Days 1-3
Precautions
#Golden time for engraftment
Progress after surgery
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A throbbing sensation in the transplanted area There may be redness.
This is a very natural phenomenon, so don't worry! -
The donor area Back of the head Is initially numb, but Pain occurs as the anesthesia wears off You can.
The golden time for hair transplant engraftment is from 1-10 days after surgery Because it is Transplanted area To avoid irritation Never touch it.
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Swelling
There may be swelling on your face after surgery.
- In the case of large swelling, the swelling may remain for about a week, and in the case of residual swelling, the swelling may remain for about a month.
After surgery Cold compress and light walk to relieve swelling Please do it.
Wrap an ice pack in a thin towel or gauze and apply a cold compress to your forehead, eyes, and cheeks.
However, be careful not to touch the transplanted area directly. -
Sleeping position
To minimize swelling after surgery, it is best to sleep with the transplanted area higher than your heart.
- Sleep with your pillow high and do not sleep on your stomach.
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Disinfection
If you have had an incisional hair transplant, until the day before removing the stitches Disinfect once a day using hydrogen peroxide Please do it.
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Painkillers
The back of the head, the donor area, is initially numb, but pain may occur as the anesthesia wears off.
If pain occurs, take the prescribed painkiller every 4 to 5 hours. -
Antibiotics
Take the prescribed antibiotics from the morning of the first day after surgery.
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Hair styling
Hair product use Only on the ends of the hair, not on the transplanted area, so that it does not touch the scalp Wax can be used, and hair spray that can affect the transplanted area should not be used during the engraftment period.
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Drinking, smoking
To increase the engraftment rate Abstain from alcohol and smoking for 10 days Please do it.
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Strenuous exercise
Non-incisional transplantation is possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
Incisional transplantation is possible from 4 weeks after surgery. -
※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation
Weeks 1-2
Precautions
#Scab, dead skin cell care
Progress after surgery
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From the 1st week The period when scabs and dead skin cells form on the transplanted area And it is a natural phenomenon that it may crack and look empty as scabs form.
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As damaged skin tissue recovers Itchy symptoms in the transplanted area and donor area (back of the head) There may be Refrain from scratching Please do it.
If you have had an incisional hair transplant, you may experience a pulling sensation in the back of your head due to the stitches.
The pulling sensation will gradually disappear once the stitches are removed.
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Scab
Scabs will fall off on their own after 10 days. Do not force them off. Natural shedding is the best way to manage them.
The transplanted hair may fall out when the scab falls off. The hair falls out, but the hair follicles are completely engrafted in the skin, so you don't have to worry.
It takes about 4 to 6 months for the transplanted area and about 1 year for the back of the head to return to its original skin color after removing the scabs.
You can start shampooing to remove scabs from the 11th day.
- How to shampoo to remove scabs: After soaking the scabs sufficiently with lukewarm water, lather the shampoo sufficiently and apply it to the transplanted area, then gently massage the transplanted area in a circular motion using your fingertips.
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Hair styling
Hair styling products such as wax and spray can be used from 10 days after scab removal is possible.
Curling irons and hair straighteners can be used.
Perms and dyeing are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
However, topical minoxidil can be used from 1 month after surgery.
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Jjimjilbang, sauna, exercise
Jjimjilbang, sauna, and strenuous exercise are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
If you had an incisional hair transplant, it is possible from 4 weeks after surgery. -
Swelling
In the case of large swelling, the swelling may remain for about a week, and in the case of residual swelling, the swelling may remain for about a month.
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※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation
Weeks 3-4
Precautions
#Hair transplant dark period
Progress after surgery
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Nicknamed ' Dark Ages ' is the time, Most of the transplanted hair falls out, giving a sparse feeling Starts to come out.
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In rare cases, hair around the transplanted area and the sutured area may fall out. This is mostly a temporary phenomenon, and if too much hair falls out, please contact the hospital.
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New hair will grow after the transplanted hair falls out, so there is no need to worry at all.
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Depending on the individual, the transplanted hair may not fall out and continue to grow.
- Hair loss after engraftment is a normal process. 70-80% or more of the transplanted hair may fall out, and this will continue for 2-3 months.
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Sensation
Sensation in the donor area (back of the head) will return in about 4-6 months at the earliest, but it will return slowly.
This is a natural phenomenon, so you don't have to worry. -
Hair styling
Perms and dyeing are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
However, topical minoxidil can be used from 1 month after surgery. -
Jjimjilbang, sauna, exercise
Jjimjilbang, sauna, and strenuous exercise are possible from 3 weeks after surgery.
If you had an incisional hair transplant, it is possible from 4 weeks after surgery. -
※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation
Months 1-3
Precautions
#New hair growth begins
Progress after surgery
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From this time New hair begins to grow do.
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Hair that grows in the beginning Thin and curly shape May grow out.
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The thickness of the growing hair changes over time Gradually thicker and original thickness Becomes.
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Gray hair
Some of the transplanted hair may grow out white or gray. This is a temporary phenomenon and will return to its original color over time.
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Hair loss medication
We recommend taking hair loss medication to suppress hair loss progression.
Please decide on medication after consulting with your doctor. -
※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation
Months 4-5
Precautions
#Full-fledged growth period
Progress after surgery
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Transplanted hair Is the time when it grows in earnest do.
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Of the transplanted hair About 50-60% has grown do.
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The thickness of the hair gradually increases Density begins to be felt do.
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Hair care
You can manage transplanted hair in the same way as existing hair.
There are no restrictions on hair styling such as perms and dyeing. -
※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation
Months 6-7
Precautions
#Result confirmation time
Progress after surgery
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Of the transplanted hair About 70-80% has grown do.
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The thickness and length of the hair gradually Approaching its original state.
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The time when hair styling becomes more natural do.
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Regular checkup
Please visit for a regular checkup in the 6th month.
Your doctor will check your progress and provide guidance on additional management methods. -
※ The progress may vary from person to person.
Hair transplantation
1 year
Precautions
#Final result
Progress after surgery
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Transplanted hair Is completely settled do.
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Of the transplanted hair 90-100% has grown And, Final result Is the time to check.
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Transplanted hair Lasts a lifetime do.
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Maintenance
Transplanted hair is taken from the back of the head, which is not affected by hair loss genes, so it lasts a lifetime.
However, we recommend taking hair loss medication to suppress the progression of hair loss in existing hair. -
Regular checkup
Please visit in the 1st year to check the final result.
Your doctor will check the final progress and provide guidance on future management methods. -
※ The progress may vary from person to person.
