Turkey has gained wide fame in the field of medical tourism, as it receives many people coming either for treatment or beauty, and Turkey is famous at present for the impressive successes of hair transplant operations in addition to the low costs compared to other countries, and performing hair transplant operations in Turkey is not limited to men. Only, but women resort to it to get rid of severe hair loss or the problem of alopecia, and here the following question is asked: Is it possible to dye hair after hair transplantation, and if possible, how long to wait, and we will answer these and other questions in the following article:

Can hair dye be done after a hair transplant?

Yes, the hair can be dyed after the operation, but it is necessary to wait for a specific period, as the transplanted follicles need extreme care and it is undesirable to use chemicals on the scalp for not less than one month after the operation, after which it is possible to return to the usual hair care routine.

It should be noted that hair dyes contain chemicals such as peroxide and others that can harm the newly transplanted follicles, as these follicles are sensitive to any substance and chemical change, and you should stay away from hairspray and tighten the hair roots when doing any hairstyle.

It is preferable if it is necessary to dye the hair before the hair transplantation process and to obtain the appearance that the woman wants, and at the same time, we ensure that the transplanted follicles are not exposed to any damage. The hair is dyed several days before the transplantation, due to the possibility of coloring the scalp with the dye, and thus the difficulty of opening channels for transplanting the follicles during the hair transplantation process.

How long should one wait after the transplant to do hair dye?

To obtain the desired results, it is necessary to adhere to the instructions of the specialist and to provide great care to the follicles that were implanted and not to touch them or touch the area in which the operation was performed during the first week until the wound heals and to ensure that no side effects occur that may hinder the process of digging the transplanted hair growth.

As for the issue of hair dyeing, it is necessary to wait for a period of at least one month from the date of hair transplantation to ensure the stability of the transplanted follicles and the complete recovery of the transplanted area, and in the end, this period may vary from one person to another as it can extend in some cases to six weeks, and Doing the first dye after hair transplantation by a specialized hairdresser due to his experience in the chemicals of dye and its products, thus avoiding any mistake that could occur during dyeing.

Turkey tops the list of countries around the world in the field of health tourism and is receiving thousands of people from all over the world who want to obtain the medical and treatment services provided by Turkey. Since 2015 and to this day, Turkey has become one of the first destinations in the field of medical tourism because of its medical staff Expert, advanced health services, and modern technology at low prices compared to the rest of European countries and even the Gulf countries, in addition to its distinguished location between the European and Asian continents, making it an easy-to-reach destination for 1.5 billion people who can travel to Turkey by flight and within a period not exceeding 4 hours.

Turkey offers various medical and cosmetic services that can be thought of with high quality, and hair transplantation or dental and cosmetic operations are at the forefront of these services, and not only at this point but also offers various cosmetic operations to organ transplantation and fertilization in laboratories, ending with the treatment of cancers.

In an interview with Dr. Servet Terziler, President of the Turkish Association for Medical Tourism, the statistics indicate that a large number of organ, kidney, and liver transplants have been performed in Turkey, in addition to cancer treatment and bone marrow transplantation, which are complex operations that are difficult to perform in any country, as well as operations Aesthetics and obesity treatment, and all of this is provided with high quality, guaranteed results, and reasonable prices.

Numbers and facts…

Data and statistics carried out by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) for the year 2022 indicate that more than 285,000 people have received health and treatment care, and it is expected that the income from health tourism will reach about 4 billion dollars.

For the year 2021, a total of 642,444 people visited Turkey with the aim of medical tourism, and the income received from them was about one billion and 48 million dollars.

The Corona pandemic affected various fields and sectors in Turkey, including the field of medical tourism, which declined significantly during the year 2020, but despite that, more than 388,000 patients were received and revenues amounted to 549 million US dollars.

A turning point

The roots of health tourism in Turkey go back to more than a quarter of a century ago. Patients used to go to Turkey intermittently to obtain therapeutic and cosmetic services. In the first of this century, several doctors began to reach the world by making offers to patients and encouraging them to get treatment in Turkey, And the matter remained like this until 2010, and “Terziler” points out that the impressive results that were achieved in the field of hair transplantation led to a real revolution in aesthetic medicine in Turkey, which quickly reached its peak in 2015 and here was the pivotal turning point in the world of tourism health in Turkey.

After the year 2015, thousands and hundreds of thousands of people began to flock to Turkey annually for treatment or to undergo cosmetic operations in the first place, and Istanbul became a global capital in the field of hair transplantation, aesthetics, and health.

Statistical data indicates that most health tourists come from Europe and the Arabian Peninsula, in addition to Canada, the United States of America, North Africa, and Asian countries.

10 billion Target

The Turkish government is heading today to become the first in the world in the field of health tourism and is taking clear and resolute steps to reach revenues of 10 billion during the year 2023, according to President Erdogan’s statement, as global revenues from health tourism amount to about 100 billion dollars, and Turkey’s share to this day has not up to more than 3% of them.

Terziler points out that no obstacle in Turkey hinders reaching the goal set by Erdogan, as Turkey embraces a group of medical cities capable of achieving the desired goals, especially since it has previously achieved good results at the level of public health and medical tourism, and to achieve its goal, The Turkish government, and specifically the Ministry of Commerce, is working to provide support for 14 fields such as translation to consulting, documents, units and centers abroad, all to attract more health tourists around the world.

The problem of baldness and hair loss is widespread today, as more than 50% of men over the age of fifty suffer from the problem of baldness, and 30% of the young generation suffer from early baldness and this problem is not limited to men only, Rather, many women who have reached menopause suffer from the problem of severe hair loss and thus baldness, and the causes of the problem of hair loss are multiple, where genetics plays the largest role in this area, and the genes inherited from parents control the sensitivity of hair follicles to the hormone DHT, and the causes of baldness and hair loss are also attributed to pathological factors such as anemia, or thyroid disorders, therapeutic factors such as exposure to radiotherapy or chemotherapy, pharmacological factors such as chronic use of some types of drugs, and finally psychological factors such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and stress.

Modern science and medicine come as a solution to this problem, and many treatments and methods have appeared since 15 years to this day, the most important of which is hair transplantation, which is a final and permanent solution to the problem of baldness, which encouraged many people to undergo this procedure, specifically in Turkey, which is one of the first countries in the field of  Aesthetic medicine and medical tourism.

What makes Turkey a first medical destination?

• The costs of hair transplant operations in Turkey are low when compared with other countries.
• High-quality medical services that are provided by hair transplant centers that are widely spread in Turkey and licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Modern medical equipment and the presence of an experienced, highly qualified medical staff.
• Turkey is characterized by the subject of medical tourism, which gives the patient coming for treatment an opportunity to tourism and enjoy the picturesque areas in Turkey.

Hair transplant methods in Turkey

There are many methods and techniques of hair transplant, and this type of cosmetic surgery is characterized by a high success rate and problems and side effects that are almost negligible, and among the latest and most widespread methods of hair transplantation in Turkey are:

FUE hair transplant

It is the most common method in hair transplant centers in Turkey, and it is the oldest applied method, and the reason for its wide spread is due to the ease of application, ensuring the success of the operation and obtaining the expected results in addition to the mild side effects and an easy and short recovery period

Hair transplantation is carried out in three stages:

•  At first, local anesthesia is used and then the location of the hair follicles is selected, usually the posterior or temporal regions of the head are selected, then the extraction process begins from the donor area after the haircut.
• The stage of opening the channels in the balding area, and here it is important to be careful about the places of opening and distributing them in accordance with the natural distribution of the hair, which ensures a natural appearance of the hair.
• Finally, the extracted follicles are implanted into the previously opened channels.

Hair transplantation using Choi pens

This technique is characterized by good results and the absence of the need to open the channels using small wounds as in the rest of the techniques in addition to the very few side effects, and it is a modern technique that relies on the use of Choi pens that work to drop the follicles that must be implanted directly into the scalp, and it is the preferred technique for women as It does not require head shaving.

Hair transplantation with the Sapphire technique

This technique enjoys the accuracy of the channel opening stage and a completely natural result compared to the rest of the techniques, and channel opening pens made of sapphire stone, which are characterized by a pointed and precise tip.

There are many reasons and reasons for eyebrow beautification procedures, they can be for pathological, psychological, or aesthetic reasons, and in the end, the issue of hair loss in general greatly affects the psychological state of the person and negatively affects his appearance, and among these reasons we mention:

Congenital causes: In this case, the eyebrows do not grow at all in person, which is a congenital defect.

Pathological causes: where hair loss is caused by a specific skin disease or when suffering from an autoimmune disease and systemic diseases, but the disease must be treated initially before resorting to eyebrow transplantation.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Here a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder can perform harmful behaviors to the body, such as removing psychological hair from the head and eyebrow.

Accidents and burns: Exposure to a strong shock or a deep wound, or when exposed to normal burns or incendiary chemicals can lead to a lack of hair regrowth in the eyebrow area.

Other causes can be genetics or when chemotherapy for cancer patients causes complete hair loss.

How to perform the eyebrow transplant in Turkey 

The FUE technique for picking hair follicles is the best and easiest way to grow eyebrows, and the recovery period after the operation is faster and does not carry any effects or problems.

When comparing eyebrow hair transplantation with head hair transplantation, we find that it differs from it in terms of the number of extracted hairs and the diameter of the hair. When transplanting the eyebrows, it must contain a single hair of a small diameter, but when transplanting the head, it contains three or four hairs of a larger diameter.

As for the graft extraction area, the posterior (occipital) region was chosen because the hair in it is similar to the nature of the eyebrow stone.

In the beginning, it is agreed with the patient on the drawing of the eyebrows that suit the shape of his face. The process of eyebrow hair transplantation is simple and does not require general anesthesia, as local anesthesia is sufficient, and it takes place over three to four hours, during which the grafts are extracted from the head and transplanted into Eyebrows according to the agreed-upon drawing.

The operation requires extreme precision in the work and by a specialized and meticulous doctor, and in general cases, 250 hair follicles must be extracted to obtain good results.

The results of eyebrow transplantation in Turkey

Over the past years, Turkey has gained a wide reputation in the field of hair transplantation, whether for the head or eyebrows, and this procedure has a great success rate and does not carry any side effects, but the degree of satisfaction with the results can vary according to the patient’s condition and the test of a competent and skilled doctor and a reputable medical center And in the end, the location of the operation must be chosen carefully, because the process of an eyebrow transplantation is a sensitive site, and any defect in it will lead to a distortion in the shape of the face and it is difficult to avoid it in most cases.

Eyebrow restoration (Choi pens) technique

This technique is known as a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that does not require any kind of anesthesia, and this technique is used if it is not possible to perform eyebrow transplantation in pathological cases such as alopecia or scars and deep burns, and some women resort to this technique for purely cosmetic purposes to reach Beautiful eyebrow shape, and drawing is done over the eyebrow area with a gentle pigment on the skin, similar to the natural hair of the eyebrows. It is a technique with immediate results and does not need to wait for the recovery period to pass.

Baldness and hair loss remained a preoccupation for many people, whether men or women, until the eighties of the last century, when the natural hair transplant technique was invented.

Recently, a new trend has emerged in the world of hair transplantation, which is the transplantation of long hair using artificial hair as an alternative to natural hair transplantation.

Long hair transplantation with artificial hair

The basic principle of artificial hair transplantation depends on the use of filaments made of unnatural materials such as polyester. This technique is of lower cost and does not depend on the ability of the donor area to cover baldness. The artificial hair also comes in different colors and lengths according to the patient’s condition.

Stages of long hair transplantation with artificial hair:

In the first stage, the patient’s condition is studied and the appropriate hair type, color, and length are selected.

The area where the artificial hair will be implanted is numbed using local anesthesia.

The hairs are held by a special needle and then the synthetic hair is fixed superficially on the scalp.

This technique is faster than the process of natural hair transplantation, as it does not include the stage of picking the follicles from the donor area and extending for three or four hours.

As for the results, they can be previewed immediately after the operation, as the artificial hair that was implanted is what is required.

One of the advantages of this technique is that it is low in cost, in addition to that it does not require a return to the ability of the donor area until the possibility of performing it is determined.

Long hair transplant with natural hair:

This method relies on the use of the slice FUT technique and it is a kind of technique in which the natural hair of the same person is used, and the procedure begins by taking a thin slice from the patient’s donor area and then the follicles within it are sorted, and then channels are opened in the area where the hair is to be transplanted to receive Grafts, and the follicles are installed within the horrific area according to certain coordination and density.

The length of the transplanted hair is between 2 to 8 cm, depending on the area to be transplanted, and the slide technique in hair transplantation can lead to the appearance of a thin linear scar in the donor area, but it does not appear to be covered by hair.

Advantages of long hair transplantation with the slide FUT technique

This technique does not require haircuts, which makes it the preferred technique for women, as, for men, hair can be shaved with a length of two centimeters

The short recovery period, which lasts about two weeks, after which the patient can return to the daily routine

Long hair transplantation helps to hide the effects of the operation, and wigs can be used during the rest period, as the transplanted hair falls out in preparation for hair growth in its final form.

The rapid appearance of results, which begins to appear clearly after about six months of the operation, as for the final result, can take a period of one to two years after the operation.

The process of hair transplantation with the slide technique has a high success rate and it is unlikely that the transplanted hair will fall out in any case, except when an immune disease or a specific accident occurs that causes hair loss.

Hair transplantation is a delicate and important surgical procedure and it is not possible to perform it several times, due to the inability to empty the donor area from the hair follicles, and therefore it is necessary to take accuracy and caution when choosing a medical center to perform the surgery and a hair transplant specialist with experience and qualifications that enables him of performing the operation successfully and from the first time, as it is very difficult to have to undergo the hair transplant operation for a second time, or the so-called hair transplant correction process, and go through the same stages and problems.

Why resort to hair transplant correction and a second hair transplant?

The first reason for undergoing a hair transplant correction operation is dissatisfaction with the results of the first operation, whether in terms of the forehead line, which may be drawn in a way that does not fit the shape of the patient’s face and forehead, or in terms of the density that was reached after hair transplantation. Hair transplantation on the frontal muscle and thus the hair moves when the forehead moves, which is an unnatural and undesirable appearance at all, in addition to the fact that hair can return to falling after a period and mostly in the crown or top of the head, which is directly caused by the operation of the patient while he is in an early age and thus the uncertainty that the patient’s condition of baldness has reached its maximum, and finally, the patient may be exposed to an accident, which causes hair loss.

The reasons mentioned are the main motives for any patient to think about the hair transplant correction process.

When can a failed hair transplant correction be performed?

It is necessary to ensure the availability of a set of factors that make the patient eligible for hair transplant correction or a second hair transplant:

Determine why the first operation failed to override the errors made in the first operation.

Ensure that the donor area has not been emptied of hair follicles. When more than 5000 follicles are extracted in the first operation, it becomes impossible to take roots from them for the second time.

Ensuring that the patient’s baldness condition has reached the final level, and thus making sure that the hair transplant correction process is sufficient and final.

To ensure that the final results of the first operation appear completely, by taking into account that the interval between the two currencies is at least 6 months.

Correcting a failed hair transplant with a second hair transplant:

The stages involved in the first hair transplantation process are the same as the tiring stages of correcting hair transplantation or a second hair transplant. The operation is performed under the influence of local anesthesia for a period ranging between 5 and 6 hours, and requires a stay of at least three nights. And it takes a week to 10 days to fully recover and return to normal life.

The process of correcting hair transplantation  requires 1,000 fewer follicles than the follicles that were extracted in the first operation, taking into account that the patient’s donor area is not emptied.

How to avoid undergoing a hair transplant correction or a second hair transplant:

The accuracy of choosing the medical center where the operation will be performed, in addition to the correct choice of the doctor who specializes in hair transplantation, is the most important step in order to ensure the success of the hair transplant process from the first time.

It should be noted that the cost of the operation should not be the first factor in choosing the medical center or the specialized doctor, as several factors must be checked before making the right decision, such as the skill of the reputable doctor in his field of specialization, the reputation of the medical team assisting him, the reputation of the medical center and ensuring that Obtaining the necessary licenses from Turkish health institutions.

Finally, it is necessary to visit the doctor before undergoing the operation, obtain the necessary consultation, inform him of your expectations from the operation, and be provided with the necessary information about the operation and its realistic results.

The first cause of facial swelling after hair transplantation is the leakage of the injected fluid in the area of the operation to the forehead, the area around the eyes, or what is known as pilgrims, and in normal conditions this swelling does not exceed the frontal limit and can reach the eyes except in special and rare cases, and in general the symptoms remain It is within normal and does not affect the transplanted follicles or the results of hair transplantation.

Methods of treating facial swelling after hair transplantation:

In most cases, facial swelling disappears after hair transplantation without resorting to any treatment, whatever its stage:

• The swelling in the top or the entire forehead, or even around the eyes, any of the first three degrees, and does not cause any obstruction when the patient opens his eyelids.
•  In the event that bruises appear around the eyes associated with puffiness, then the doctor must be informed immediately, and he will guide the patient in the same manner and give advice on dealing with this type of swelling
• In the event that the swelling of the face after hair transplantation is accompanied by bruises around the eyes, the patient must inform the doctor of this development, and he will inform you of the things that must be done to deal with this case. These bruises are caused by drops of blood from one of the capillaries in the transplanted area, and these bruises disappear after About ten days at most.
• It is recommended to lie on the back with the head elevated on the designated pillow in all cases.
• It is especially recommended to get the necessary rest on the day after the operation.
• It is necessary to pay attention not to bend or tilt the head after the operation, so that the fluid injected into the head does not move to the face, which causes the face to swell after the hair transplant.
• It is also possible to speed up the process of getting rid of the swelling after hair transplantation by applying ice packs to the swollen area only and not approaching the transplanted area so as not to cause any damage.
• The specialist doctor can prescribe a pain reliever and an anti-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps prevent the patient from headaches and treats the edema that can occur after the operation, and the patient should adhere to taking these treatments as per the doctor’s instructions, which is very important after hair transplantation.
• It is also advised to protect the head from shock or excessive pressure, take vitamins or foods rich in vitamins in addition to drinking good amounts of water.
• It is also recommended to protect the head from shock or excessive pressure

The patient must know that the side effects after the hair transplantation process, regardless of their type, whether they are bleeding, pain, itching, or facial swelling, are a normal common occurrence among patients, and one or all of them may appear in the patient, which is not a cause for concern as they are effects Side-by-side cosmetic surgery, and any patient needs a recovery period before returning to his previous life routine

It should also be emphasized that these symptoms do not affect and are not related to the results of hair transplantation, because the success of the operation or failure of the operation is limited to the skill of the doctor and the patient’s commitment to take care of the transplanted area after the operation in the correct manner.

Hair transplantation is the perfect and final solution to the problem of hair loss and baldness, allowing those who undergo this procedure to finally get the appearance of natural hair and enjoy self-confidence.

Stages of the hair transplant process:

There are several unified stages of the hair transplantation process, regardless of the conditions of the operation or the location of the procedure, which are:

• At first, local anesthetic is applied, and the patient can be put to sleep for a quarter of an hour until the anesthetic takes effect, in some special cases.
• The second step, in which the donor area is shaved and the follicles to be transplanted are extracted.
• The fourth step, where the taken follicles are kept in a suitable place until they are transplanted.
• Then comes the fourth stage, which is the most important stage, in which the channels are opened in the cultivated area, where the follicles will be placed.
• The fifth and final step, in which the extracted and functionally active follicles are implanted, and then the dressing is placed on the transplanted area, and the patient can leave when the effect of sedatives wears off on the same day.

Extracting and preserving the follicles during the hair transplantation process

Hair follicles need extreme care because they are very small and sensitive, and therefore they are treated in a special way to be able to withstand the hair transplant procedure.

Any poor preservation or lack of experience in dealing with the follicles results in many problems, which leads to the death of the follicles and thus the failure of the operation, and these problems include:

• Dry hair follicles during the procedure.
• Lack of oxygen to the follicles during and immediately after the operation
• Trauma or damage to the follicles resulting from improper handling.

Therefore, several measures must be taken to avoid these problems:

• The follicles must be placed in a suitable medium as soon as they are extracted from the donor area, and in this medium it is required that it be a low-temperature liquid or solution in order to protect them from drying out until they are transplanted.
•  That the follicles be supplied with oxygen, and this is achieved by containing the preservative fluid for the follicles on a compound (adenosine triphosphate), and thus it is preserved throughout the preservation period and until after transplantation.
• The first and good guarantee is the presence of a doctor and a professional medical staff who is able to properly deal with the follicles.

What are the liquids for preserving the follicles during the hair transplantation process?

The FUE technique of hair transplantation contributed to speeding up the operation period, and thus the stay of the follicles in the external medium for less time, and of course the most important factor is the skill of the doctor and his staff in performing the operation quickly enough to reduce the period of stay of the follicles in the liquid to the least possible period.

The principle of the preservation liquid of all kinds is to slow down the metabolism and death of the follicles during the preservation period, and the lower the temperature of the liquid, the better the preservation for a longer time, but it should be noted that the lower the temperature of the liquid increases the pressure on the follicles and affects the membrane of the cells that make up them and changes the properties of their membrane Which in turn causes it to die functionally and become unfit for transplantation.

Hypo-thermosol liquid is the best type for preserving hair follicles, and it is the most used today by doctors specialized in hair transplantation, as it has a suitable temperature for metabolic processes with the appropriate pressure for the follicles, which allows keeping the follicles for up to days, which cannot be obtained in the event Saline solutions were used with high pressure, which causes significant damage to the follicles and their functional death.

Therefore, it is worth using the modern solutions such as hypo-thermosol instead of the traditional saline fluids to preserve the life and performance of the bulb while it is outside the body and to strengthen the health and feasibility of the grafts, thus ensuring a good hair growth rate and thickness, which gives guaranteed successful hair transplant results.

The best temperature and solution to preserve the extracted follicles during hair transplantation:

The ideal preservation solution for the extracted hair follicles is the solution that is able to maintain its life outside the body and can provide it with oxygen throughout this period. Moreover, it is able to maintain the characteristics of its functional cells and not inactivate or die, thus transplanting functionally active hair follicles.

When choosing the appropriate preservation liquid, the ideal temperature for preservation must be taken into account, as each member of the human body is characterized by a certain temperature optimum to perform its vital functions. Work on hair transplantation as soon as possible to get good results.

There are many questions and inquiries about the subject of hair transplantation. Some may ask a question about the relationship of hair transplantation to cancer, or they can ask about the side effects of hair transplant, and perhaps the most common question is about the best time of the year to undergo hair transplantation.

Is there a so-called best timing for hair transplantation or not? In this article, you will find the definitive answer.

Which is better, a hair transplant procedure in the summer or in the winter?

In fact, there is a season or an appropriate or more appropriate time to perform any surgical procedure, including hair transplantation, but when the appropriate ingredients, conditions and capabilities are available, it is advised not to delay in performing any operation. But it should be noted that the way to deal with different weather conditions strongly affects the recovery phase, and the way to act varies according to weather conditions, for example we mention:

Hair transplantation in the summer: It is a misconception that performing hair transplantation in the summer is not good because the sun’s rays are at their peak, which is unfounded, but long, continuous and direct exposure to sunlight can negatively affect, and therefore it is recommended to wear A special hat and adherence to the exact instructions after hair transplantation that the specialist doctor will benefit you. Thus no need to deprive yourself of a beautiful holiday on the Turkish beaches under the golden sun.

Hair transplantation in the winter: There is no difference between hair transplantation in the winter or summer, contrary to what is common, but the most important thing is the extent of adherence to the instructions for the post-operative period, but it is important not to be exposed to strong winds and rain and to avoid them in the first days after hair transplant

Can the time of the hair transplant procedure affect the recovery stage?

The recovery period after the operation extends from a week to 10 days, which is a very important stage and the patient must abide by all the instructions for this stage, regardless of the timing of the operation, whether in the summer or winter, and we can enumerate these instructions according to the following:

• Stay away from humidity and avoid swimming, Turkish bath, sauna and the like
• Avoid strong and direct sunlight
• Not going out and resting completely the next day of the operation
• Emphasis on lying on the back and raising the head on a high pillow, on the day after the operation
• Carefully following the doctor’s instructions on how to wash the hair after the procedure and take care of the transplanted area.

At the end of this article, it can be said that there is no difference in the timing of the operation, but rather the client’s circumstances play the most important role in determining the possibility of performing the operation, and that full follow-up to the instructions of the specialist will give you the desired results, and we advise when you find the conditions suitable not to hesitate to choose the best Hair transplant center in Turkey and experienced doctor.

The issue of washing hair after hair transplantation is one of the most important things that must be taken care and carefully applied, and it may not seem that important and dangerous, but after undergoing hair transplantation, hair must be washed in a specific way and with special preparations to ensure that no problems occur and to protect the transplanted follicles from any damage and thus ease and speed of healing and obtain satisfactory results.

How is hair washed for the first time and when is it done?

The transplanted follicles are more sensitive as they have not been fully established and therefore must be dealt with by a specialist doctor. Therefore, it is better to wash the hair after the transplantation process in the center or hospital where the operation was performed in Turkey, and to ensure the protection of the scalp from harmful external factors, the hair is washed on the third day of the operation, that is, two days after the operation, in order to have a day of rest after hair transplantation.

How is washing the hair after hair transplant is done?

It is necessary to provide a detailed clarification to the patient during the first washing process so that he can do the washing personally at home later, and the steps are as follows:

• The first and most important step is to apply the moisturizing cream to the transplanted area in good quantity so that it forms a thick white layer and leave it on the head for about an hour. The importance of this step is that the moisturizer helps to get rid of the crusts in the transplanted area, and the redness that comes as a result of blood clotting in them, the moisturizer also refreshes the scalp.
• The next step is to wash the hair by lightly massaging the scalp until the moisturizer is gone and using lukewarm and light water, and this step is done after enough time has passed since applying the moisturizing cream
• Finally, after the moisturizer is completely removed, the shampoo is used, emphasizing that the appropriate amount of special shampoo is placed on the hand at first, not directly on the head, and then the head is massaged, and then the shampoo is washed immediately after applying it, thus completing the hair washing steps.

Hair washing instructions after hair transplant

The patient must have a good knowledge of the procedures and steps to be followed to obtain satisfactory results from the operation and maintain the transplanted hair follicles. These steps are:

1. The first washing is done on the third day after the operation. Later, the hair must be washed on a daily basis for a period of two to three weeks, until the scales are completely removed.
2. Wash the hair after hair transplant with lukewarm water and lightly rub the transplanted area with the tips of the fingers without applying any pressure.
3. Massage the scalp periodically, and this step is done five days after the operation and repeated for more than two weeks until the crusts are completely removed.
4. Use a soft towel to dry the head after washing the hair, taking care to dry it gently without excessive pressure or rubbing.
5. Do not try to remove the crusts by force, as it can damage the results of the operation and the transplanted follicles.
6. After the crusts are completely removed from the transplanted area and a period of two weeks or more has passed since the hair transplant operation, you can return to your natural showering habits and use your usual shampoo.