After hair transplant, you must avoid any activities that can cause harm to your newly implanted hair grafts. This includes anything that may cause scalp friction or exposure to conditions that increase sweating. Avoiding these activities will reduce the risk of infection and improve outcomes.
After hair transplant, you should avoid scratching or rubbing your scalp as this can dislodge the newly implanted hair grafts during their healing phase. It is also advised to avoid heavy exercise, swimming, sauna use and any other activities that may cause excessive sweating. You also would have to postpone any plans to use hair colour, chemical treatments and styling products until your scalp has fully healed.
Direct sun exposure can irritate the scalp and should be avoided during recovery. Smoking and alcohol consumption can slow healing by reducing oxygen supply to the scalp. Tight headwear that causes friction should also be avoided.
A professional hair transplant clinic provides clear timelines for when these activities can be safely resumed. DHI™ clinics emphasise strict post-care adherence to protect graft survival and support consistent results.
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