When you head home to relax and recover from your hair transplant in Toronto, you’ll have care instructions. Dr. Cory Torgerson provides his surgical patients with his personal cell phone number to reach him any time if they have questions or concerns. There will also be thorough prep before the big day, which makes following guidelines easy. The recovery from hair transplant surgery is straightforward and rarely presents complications. Your primary goal will be keeping your scalp clean and avoiding touching it. It’s tempting to “assess” your scalp and the healing areas with your fingers or to scratch when the healing tissue feels itchy, but you must resist! Your surgeon can provide anti-itch medication or topical treatments and some advice to make you comfortable.

How can I speed up hair growth after hair transplant?

Your surgeon will offer more detailed instructions based on your individual situation, but these general guidelines help most people protect and boost their follicle health.

After your hair transplant in Toronto, you can expect some swelling in the scalp. This is temporary, but if you allow gravity to increase your swelling, the discomfort and inflammation may last longer. That’s why we recommend that you prop up the head of your bed to between 35 and 45 degrees. When relaxing anywhere in your home, avoid lying flat or bending over. You’ll feel the increased blood pressure in your scalp if you do.

Apply any prescribed medication with a soft touch and minimal pressure. This way, you can avoid disturbing the transplant areas as they heal. You’ll even be asked to keep the scalp away from the shower head for the first 5 days, because the freshly implanted grafts are so delicate. Your doctor will give you the go-ahead to resume using shampoo after the first week. When you’re in the clear, select a mild shampoo to cleanse your scalp lightly. Rinse your hair gently and avoid rubbing and intense pressure. Use a soft cloth or towel to pat your head dry. You’ll see the small scabs disappear some time shortly after the first week and will be able to return to regular hair care after the first 2 weeks on average.

Although a hair transplant in Toronto is a day procedure and minimally invasive, it can be surprisingly tiring. Your body will need some time to feel rejuvenated again. To help yourself recuperate, take as much time off work as you can and remove the pressure to socialize, run errands, or do any work. This is a great time to catch up on reading, TV, or light, enjoyable tasks at home. You’ll also need to hold off on aerobic activity for a week or two. Your surgeon will advise you about when it’s safe to increase blood pressure and heart rate.

We recommend balanced nutrition containing all the necessary minerals and vitamins for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Through adding whole fruits and veggies to your diet, you can increase antioxidants. Avoid processed or high-sugar foods for a clear complexion and energy.

It’s also crucial to stay hydrated, especially following surgery. It’s generally recommended to drink a minimum of 6 to 8 glasses of water each day.

As well as a hair transplant with Dr. Torgerson, many patients explore additional treatments to stimulate hair growth further. Here are some examples that you can discuss with your surgeon to see if they would be helpful in your case.

• Minoxidil is a topical solution used to encourage hair growth. It works by slowing or preventing hair loss.
• PRP (platelet-rich plasma therapy) is a non-surgical treatment using blood processed through a centrifuge to separate the platelets. The platelet-rich plasma is then injected superficially at the hair roots. PRP is known to have growth factors that enhance tissue repair and promote healing and hair growth. It’s often used in conjunction with a hair transplant to help establish newly implanted hair follicles.