Hair Transplantation in Men

On the day of the hair transplant, the procedure is carried out under sterile clinical conditions by a specialist doctor. After your arrival, your final scalp analysis is completed, the hairline is confirmed, and local anesthesia or sedation-assisted anesthesia is applied to ensure maximum comfort.

During the operation, grafts are carefully collected from the donor area and placed into the predetermined recipient zones using the selected method—FUE, DHI, or Sapphire FUE. Throughout the procedure, you will not feel pain, and your medical team will monitor your comfort and vital conditions.

After the transplant is completed, your doctor performs a final check of both the donor and recipient areas, applies a protective dressing to the donor zone, and provides personalized instructions regarding the first night, sleeping position, and medication use.

Your scalp may appear slightly red and sensitive, which is completely normal for the first day.

On the first day after the hair transplant, the newly transplanted area will appear slightly red and sensitive. This is a completely normal response of the scalp. You should avoid touching, rubbing, or applying any pressure to the transplanted grafts, as they are still in their most delicate phase.

Your doctor may schedule a short follow-up visit to check the donor and recipient areas, renew dressings if necessary, and make sure the healing process has begun properly. Mild swelling around the forehead or eyes can start to appear during this period, especially if large numbers of grafts were implanted. This is temporary and will gradually improve.

During the first day, it is essential to sleep with your head elevated at a 45-degree angle to prevent swelling and protect the grafts. You will also begin the medications prescribed by your doctor—typically antibiotics, pain relievers, and anti-inflammatory drugs—to support healing and reduce discomfort.

The first day should be spent resting, avoiding physical activity, sweating, sun exposure, or any movement that could risk trauma to the scalp.

On the second day after the hair transplant, the healing process continues, and both the donor and recipient areas begin to stabilize. At this stage, the transplanted grafts have not yet fully anchored, so it is still important to avoid touching or scratching the scalp.

Mild redness, sensitivity, or light swelling may still be present—these findings are normal and typically begin to decrease over the next few days. You may also notice the formation of tiny clots around the grafts, which is a natural part of early healing.

Some clinics may schedule a brief check-up on the second day to observe the condition of the transplanted follicles and ensure that the donor area is healing properly. If bandages were applied to the donor area on the first day, they may be removed during this visit.

You should continue sleeping with your head elevated and carefully follow the medication routine prescribed by your doctor. During the second day, it remains important to avoid exercise, sweating, bending your head downward for long periods, and exposing your scalp to sunlight or external trauma.

The second day is a continuation of the protective phase—your transplanted grafts are still vulnerable, and careful behavior ensures a healthier and more successful result.

On the third day after the hair transplant, the transplanted grafts begin to adapt more firmly to their new places. Redness and small scabs become slightly more visible, which is a normal part of the healing phase. Mild swelling—if present—usually starts to decrease from this day forward.

Many patients begin their first gentle wash on Day 3, following the washing instructions provided by the clinic. This washing process softens the scabs and supports healthy healing without damaging the grafts. During this stage, it is important to avoid rubbing, high water pressure, or hot water.

The donor area may feel slightly tight or itchy as it heals, but scratching must be avoided. You should continue sleeping with your head elevated and avoid sweating, heavy lifting, bending over, or sun exposure.

By the fourth day, healing continues steadily. The appearance of the transplanted area becomes more uniform, and swelling—if present—usually resolves significantly. The tiny crusts around the grafts may still be visible and should be left to fall off naturally.

You can continue daily gentle washing with the recommended technique. This helps clean the scalp, soften the scabs, and promote faster recovery. Any slight itching or tightness is a normal part of tissue repair.

Physical activities remain limited on Day 4. You should still avoid exercise, sweating, dusty environments, and anything that may risk trauma to the scalp. Sun exposure should also be minimized.

On the fifth day after hair transplantation, the grafts have become more secure, although they should still be protected from any impact or friction. Scabbing continues to improve, and the scalp begins to look cleaner with each wash.

The donor area generally shows noticeable healing at this stage, with reduced redness and increased comfort. Some patients may experience mild itching, which is the body’s natural response to surface healing.

You may resume light walking, but all intense activities, swimming, and sauna use must still be avoided. It is also important to avoid wearing tight hats or anything that touches the transplanted area directly.

By the sixth day, most patients feel significantly more comfortable. Swelling is typically gone, and the scalp begins to take on a more natural appearance. The scabs are softer and begin to fall off gradually with proper washing.

The donor area continues to regenerate, and any mild redness or sensitivity is reduced. It is still important to avoid scratching, rubbing, or attempting to remove scabs manually.

You may continue gentle outdoor activities, but sweating, sun exposure, and sports remain restricted. Protecting the scalp is still the priority.

The seventh day marks an important milestone: grafts are generally well anchored, and the risk of accidental dislodging becomes minimal. Scabs continue to fall naturally, and the transplanted area begins to look more uniform.

Patients often notice improved comfort on Day 7—less itching, less sensitivity, and more confidence in daily movements. However, direct pressure to the transplanted area should still be avoided.

You can continue with gentle washing and, if instructed by your doctor, may begin slightly firmer fingertip movements to help remove softened scabs—only if approved by your clinic.

On the eighth day, the healing process further stabilizes. Most scabs have softened significantly and will fall off naturally after proper washing. The newly transplanted grafts have now settled securely into the scalp.

The donor area looks much better, with reduced redness and improved skin texture. Itching—if still present—is mild and indicative of final-stage healing.

Patients may begin to resume a more normal routine, although heavy exercise, sweating, sun exposure, hair styling products, and tight headwear must still be avoided. The main focus remains maintaining a clean scalp and supporting the natural recovery phase.