Toronto SmartGraft—How to Ensure Your Best Result After Your Hair Transplant Procedure

The Recovery Period

Following your Toronto SmartGraft hair transplant, it is extremely important to follow post-operative care instructions to ensure the most impressive benefits from your results.

During the procedure, healthy hair follicles are carefully extracted from the back of the head and transplanted into the recipient area of the scalp that is thinning or balding. For the newly transplanted hair follicles to thrive, it is important to follow the steps below.

First and foremost, it is imperative that you follow your doctor’s orders. Although with this type of hair transplant the recovery period is relatively quick and painless compared to FUT (strip method) procedure, your scalp may be tender immediately following the procedure. If you are experiencing minor pain, continue to take the prescribed pain medications until you feel better. If any anti-inflammatory or antibiotic medications are provided, be sure to follow the instructions for their use as well.

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The Way To Ensure Optimal Results

If you have been advised to use medications such as Propecia or Rogaine as a post-operative maintenance treatment, it is important to follow the dosage guidelines to help solidify the newly transplanted follicles.

It is also highly recommended to protect your scalp from the sun following the procedure. The hair follicles and the scalp are particularly vulnerable to the effects of UV rays at this time and can negatively impact the results of your procedure.
UV rays can cause a range of problems such as redness, discoloration, and discomfort, which may persist for weeks or even months after the surgery if proper care is not taken. To avoid hindering your recovery and the results of your hair transplant, it is advised to wear sunscreen as well as cover your head with a solid-coloured hat for increase protection when outdoors.

Another way to ensure optimal results following your SmartGraft hair transplant in Toronto is to avoid using shampoo for at least the first 2 days. Shampoo can cause irritation to the grafts and scalp and hinder the healing process. It is also recommended to avoid dying or cutting your hair for at least 3 weeks after the procedure.

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Hair Transplant in Toronto

After the first few days, once cleared by your doctor, you can begin to use a mild baby shampoo. However, letting your hair air-dry for the first week is best, as the heat from a hair dryer can cause damage to the healing hair follicles.

Following the procedure, it is completely normal for your newly transplanted hair follicles to shed within the first 2 to 3 weeks. This makes the way for new, healthy hair to grow, which should begin within a few weeks after the procedure. However, it is important to be patient, as everyone’s progress is different. Some patients see their hair grow back in 6 to 9 months, whereas for others it may take up to 18 months.

To ensure that you are getting the most out of your procedure, it is important to select a well-known clinic that specializes in the treatment you are looking for.

When it comes to a SmartGraft hair transplant in Toronto, Dr. Cory Torgerson at the Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic is a renowned head and neck specialist with experience in hair transplants. If you take the first step and book a private consultation at our clinic, we can help you get closer to realizing your hair goals.

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