Hair transplant in India | Care after hair transplant | Complete Guide for Aftercare 

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Can I eat anything tonight? 0:32 What about whisky? 1:07 Doc, can I smoke? 1:19 What medicines will I need to take? 1:34 Will there be other medicines as well? 2:05 What about ice pack to reduce swelling? 2:15 Can I use 10% Minoxidil for better result? 2:23 I am worried about bleeding! 2:54 How else can I lose my grafts accidentally ? 3:05 Can I call if something goes wrong? 3:32 I am worried about swelling of the face! 3:42 What percentage have swelling? 3:50 My wife wants me to go shopping! 4:09 I can't be without my phone! 4:15 Will I have to wait before catching the flight due to swelling? 4:30 How will you ensure I will not have swelling? 4:40 Will the anesthesia be local or general? 4:54 What happens when anesthesia wears off? 5:00 I am afraid of Pain! 5:16 Why does pain happen? 5:20 How often does pain happen? 5:32 How does it go away? 5:48 When does the bandage come off? 6:03 Why don't you bandage the recipient area like others do? 6:08 When will the crust come off? 6:22 What if crusts do not fall off? 6:26 Why is spraying with saline important or graft preservation and for healing? 6:47 So do I spray all night? 7:28 What will be my sleeping posture? 7:35 When can I lay flat in bed after the hair transplant? 7:53 Can i bend forwards to eat? 8:10 Do I rinse my hair with the pink shampoo? 8:18 So, when do I start using my regular shampoo? 8:30 What do I do for itching? 8:40 How long do I need to apply baby oil on my recipient area? 9:15 Can I apply coconut oil? 9:22 Is PRP helpful? 9:30 9:40 What if I wish to use PRP? 9:55 How do you ensure PRP quality? 10:10 How much Minoxidil do I apply? 10:42 When do I apply Minoxidil and when do i apply Baby Oil? 11:16 When are the grafts secure? 11:28 Can I go to the beach? 11:45 When can I smoke a joint /marijuana? 11:53 When will the numbness go away? 12:32 The shedding is making me anxious & driving me crazy at times! 12:47 Why did my friend not shed his transplanted hairs? 12:54 I have pimples on the donor area! 13:10 Can I start whey protein? 13:45 When can I restart my physical training program at the gym? 13:50 But my friend was advised to not do physical workouts for 3 months. Why is that advice different? 14:02 What about contact sports like football/ soccer? 14:10 And short walks? 14:24 When can I shave? 14:35 Why don't I see a result yet? 14:55 Cool, so when will the result happen? 15:02 How often are follow-ups needed? 15:13 What if I want to visit for follow-ups? 15:22 Any special diet needed after a hair transplant? 15:36 I have diabetes. Do I need to worry? 15:57 Can I play with pets after a hair transplant? 16:04 My baby would like to play with me. Is this safe? 16:12 My native thin hair are growing at a very slow pace after the hair transplant. Why is this? 16:44 But the shedding of hairs is happening with the roots. I can clearly see the root. 17:13 My glass spray bottle broke. What do I do now? 17:31 And now I spilt all the aloe vera water im the container. Can you help, doctor? 17:58 At the airport will I need to remove the cap during immigration? 18:22 When can I start to sleep on my face after the hair transplant? 18:22 When can I resume sexual intercourse? 18:33 Why a bandana and not a cap or hat? 19:02 So when can I wear a cap? 19:06 What sort of cap will you advise? 19:21 can I remove the bandana while traveling in the airplane? 19:28 can I remove the bandana while driving my car? 19:36 can I drive back home after the hair transplant? 19:50 Since the grafts are permanent, why do I need to take hair growth medicines? 20:19 What will happen when i stop these medicines after 6 months? 12:30 I am at 12 weeks after the hair transplant but am not seeing any growth at all! 20:51 can I use the dermaroller? 21:06 Will I be allowed to carry medicines while on the plane on my way home? 21:27 Will they permit medicines in the cabin baggage? 21:38 So what should I carry with me on my body while in the plane? 21:48 I did not buy medicines from India. Now I am home and they cost a lot. Can I request you to Fedex them? 22:00 When can I color my hair after hair transplant? 22:09 When can I shave my head? 22:20 Why are the new hair growing out as thick & curly? 22:28 When can I come back for a second hair transplant to add density? 22:41 And when can I take a head massage? 22:52 Shall I continue medicines after 6 months? 23:10 Steam and sauna after a hair transplant? 23:13 Me and my brother got the procedure done on consecutive days. Why is his growth better than mine at this moment? 23:42 can I go under a hot shower? 22:49 My mother has advised me to use coconut hair oil after hair transplant. 24:10 The density of planted area look so less. Did you really plant 3000 grafts? 24:51 Which season, summer or winter, or autumn or spring is best for a hair transplant? 25:10 Will scalp micropigmentation help me? 25:29 Itis very cold, can I wear a woolen cap or a beanie? 25:54 I am a Sikh. When can I start to wear a turban after a hair transplant? 26:13 When can I return to work which is in dusty environment? 26:20 When I I start going to office? 26:31 But I cannot wear a cap at work. I am a manager working at the front office and I have to meet people all day long. 26:43 Can I go into the rain?

in a minefield of information, this is the best video on the internet for hair transplant recovery.

This is the most comprehensive FAQ on the subject I've ever seen. You answer every question a person can possibly have. Hats off to you sir!

hands down the best video on the internet! covers all the topics. thnx doc.

Amazing summary & well prepared, Dr. Thank you so much for your dedicated effort.

Damn this is the most comprehensive and informative video for hair transplant queries. Thank a million!! 😃🙏🤙

the best doctor advice I,ve seen so far well explained thank you Doctor

Your summary had so much great information, thank you so much. I guess, if I may comment... If you had put the points in chronological order, from first night - 36 hours - 5 days - 2 weeks - etc. That would have been nice. I ended up copying down the relevant information for me and then reordering them into chronological order so I can refer to them later.

What an absolutely informative video! Unbelievable.

That is a good video that puts me at ease with the prospect of the procedure. Well done.

Very good video doctor. Good information and rightly put. I watched this video many time after my hair transplant and it helped. Thank you!!

Outstanding question and answering segment, i learned a lot. I'm sure you will get more questions. thanx

So glad I found your video, so so helpful! Next week I’ll have my hairtransplant. I was wondering when it will be safe to go to an indoor festival, because of the heat/sweating. And what about consuming alcohol after the procedure? How long should I wait to be sure?

Brilliantly explained. Well done, very useful for budding HT candidates. (Don't want to call them patients ☺️). Thank you so much 💞

Thank you sir for taking time to educate us regarding the hair transplant. Is your clinic opened now or temporarily closed due to Corona? Thanks

Good job sir aap koi youtuber to nhi ho lekin bohat ache tareeke se guide krte ho your the best doctor in the world mene bhi transplant krana h lekin mere paas itna pesa nhi h jo me aapke paas aa pau lekin future me kahi se bhi transplant karwau apni har video me viewers ko tumare clinic ke liye sugest karunga

Hello sir My question is.. Do gyming and weight training increase the rate of hair-fall for a person who is suffering from androgenic alopecia ? Ps: i am using minoxidil n finasteride. And my hairfall is stable now Can i do weight training without any worries?

Thanks a lot Dr. Bhatti for your advice which helped heal the swelling which stayed for a couple of months post the hair transplant. Even though I was not your patient you helped me out. The clinic where I had done the transplant's post operation were not helpful. Fortunately I found your videos which are very educative and helpful. Any further treatment I will surely come to your clinic.

Sir want one vedio on the side effects of finerstried

Superb video to describe the hairtransplant before and after surgery, I wish, I could do work with you in future Sir🙏💐

Lol @ all us nervous post-op crusty-ass scalp people watching this video right now

I wish I saw this before my procedure !

This information was invaluable. It’s so excellent and thorough. I learned so much I had a Hair graft here in America and wasn’t told about hardly anything that the doctor is discussing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and education you’re a wonderful Doctor❤

Sir why you have not done hair transplant to yourself please answer is it safe if safe so why you don't

Amazing video, literally answers 95% questions

I'm having my hair transplant tomorrow just gathering information for post treatment

This is amazing information Dr. Good job

One of the best video i have watched 🙏🏼

Hi Doctor, I have had a hair transplant about 45 days back and my doctor prescribed me finestride 2.5milli for 3 months. Now the questions i am about to ask is not to belittle other doctors in anyway. It is just that i feel confident when the facts come from you. Questions in the next comments

Very informative thank you so much for these tips your clinic results are incredible, I would feel very confident in your care

This video is amazing the best post op information I’ve found. Very Educational

Absolutely fantastic video, a huge thanks!❤❤❤ Will keep the link and doctor's addressfor future visits, just got mine done in Turkey... The only problem I had with is reg. Whey products. Reading online discussions, the answers were mixed, most saying it doesn't affect transplants if it didn't cause massive hairloss before the transplant anyway, plus it is a good nutrient delivery for hair and skin if of good quality (mine e.g.is 90% protein, very low in sugar and has most vitamins and minerals added). Finastiride should also anyway be a great counterbalance. If anyone has a clearer explanation or dissents happy to hear 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Outstanding video Dr. Thank you. Only one point concerns me. I have post finasteride syndrome from 17 years ago. This stuff was absolute poison to me and destroyed my life. I had my HT 3 days ago. And I dont take Finasteride nor Minoxidil. Now this is new to me that transplanted hair can be damaged by DHT. Never heard this before. I hope my transplanted hairs will survive it then. Because there is no chance I touch that drug ever again. Rather I go for a hair system if this HT fails due to DHT.

God bless you Doc awesome vid. Next procedure if i do one im going to your clinic

Thanks for shedding light on finasteride

Very useful information, Sir I too need a hair transplant

Thank you so much Dr. Bhatti. You are really doing top notch work in making people aware of the various factors associated with hair loss and treatments. Regarding your take on PRP, is it a viable treatment option for patients who are not undergoing hair transplants or plan to undergo in the near future ?

The best FAQ video, I ever found. But doc why donot you get your hair transplant done....Lol.....Useful video......Thanks

Thank you very much doctor you answered all my doubts

Very Very good informative video, thank you so much, I have a question please: I'm in the 3rd week of Beard transplant, the crust mostly gun but I'm experiencing redness in the transplanting area - How long it should remain and/or how can I reduce it??!! thanks again

Sir is yoga good for hairgrowth😍😍😍😍😍😍kindly waiting for your reply sir😍😍😍

Sir, I recently underwent a hair transplant procedure. After 48 hours, my doctor performed the first head wash. During this, he massaged the donor area but used only saline water on the frontal side. The same procedure was repeated after 72 hours. However, after 96 hours, when the doctor wasn't available, one of the clinic staff performed the head wash, massaged the scalp, and removed all the scabs. I'm feeling anxious and worried that the grafts may have been affected or dislodged due to the massage or scab removal after 96 hours. Could you please advise me on this matter?

Hi Doctor, i've had FUE , but the doctor told me that i should not go to GYM for 3 month... but according to your advice it wont be a problem if i start one month after FUR surgery .Thanks in advance!

Wow..Best video for hair transplant..very wiser and useful..Thanks 🙏

Thank you so much for the information. Question: How many days should you stop using minoxidil before the hair transplant surgery?

Very useful!! 👍🏽👍🏽

Would you mind doing a video on use of Finasteride and Minoxidil on your patient briefly, their success and side effect rate?? I ask because pretty prominent indian hair youtubers keep either condoning or pushing fin min combo but id rather have an actual doctor give me his thoughts on the subject.

Nice video Doc - Very authenic

I appreciate your knowledge and advise

Dr Thanks for Advice I'm going to down my hair in turkey after 3 weeks

Thanku Dr. Bhatti

All my query answered. Thanks a lot.

Very ianformative video sir.. I just had one doubt till what duration should we not expose our scalp to sun??

I had my FUE procedure done 3 weeks ago. I am really glad that I found this video as this is definitely one of the most comprehensive and informative video for hair transplant queries. You have covered almost everything regarding aftercare of hair transplant. I have one query. Can I apply rosemary oil, pumpkin seeds oil or sweet almond oil on grafted area? Can I apply them on donor area? If not, then when can I start using them? Thanks a lot Dr. Bhatti.

i came here with great hope !! Hi doctor, i am from Nepal and i have done HT here in Nepal. Its 1 year now After hair transplant doctor give me minoxidil to use and i am using it till now. But my stressful question is that can i stop minoxidil completely or can i use it alternate days i.e. 2/3 days a week????? will that effect my transplanted hair and previous native hairs which are healthy that time? I am suffering from dandruff while using minoxidil which are attached to my scalp so badly, i have visited to my doc. but nothing happens by medicines antidandruff shampoos . Thank you! :-)

Sir! thank you very much for this video.. much needed.. after the surgery is it necessary to use a Laser Comb? does it really works because the reviews online are so mixed and its so expensive

Very useful video i found on youtube for hair transplant..💯

Thanks doc, great video. So helpful. I am wondering if I take niacin after my hair growth vitamins, will this be helpful or counterproductive? Niacin produces a flushing of blood and nutrients to skin and scalp. I am 9 days post operation

Doc your informations are very valuable to many people...I am very much relieved after watching your videos on different topics....thanks a lot....I just watched this video...couldn't find an exact answer for this.... 1. When can I got out on direct sunlight after HT without wearing any cap? 2. In some cases I couldn't take my cap and I have no other option rather exposing my head to sun...but not for long time...will it affect my growth of newly implanted hair (50th day).(happened to expose for 15 min in direct sunlight and a slight discoloration of scalp has been noticed (black). No body else to answer this in the right sense to me...pls reply....God bless u doc...long live...

Doctor thank you for the great video. I have a question I think I know the answer to.. Do Laser Caps work at all??

Sit, best information ever, really enjoying your videos, where are you located in India?. I need hair transplant on thinning front line (not bald) around 2000 grafts I guess, so after the transplant i will have both native and transplanted hair so I have a few questions: 1) when can I comb my hair after the transplant? 2) when can I use a brush? 3) when can I style my hair using hair products? 4) when can I use the dryer on cold and warm settings? 5) when are the grafts secured and can not fall due to accidental touch? Thanks a lot!

Hi Doctor, I have few questions that i would like to ask but are probably disappearing due to the size of the text when commenting. So, i would be asking as multiple comments. I have had a hair transplant about 45 days back and my doctor prescribed me finestride 2.5milli for 3 months. Now the questions i am about to ask is not to belittle other doctors in anyway. It is just that i feel confident when the facts come from you.

Best advice I have even seen. Star 5

Good morning Doctor. I am a female 50yrs old with no problem with hairloss and did HT a month ago because of cosmetic reason (to lower my hairline). Should I use finasteride and minoxidil for better result? Thank you in advance.

Great video and explanations Doc. Just curious and no offense meant here, did you have a hair transplant and if so which doctor did it for you ?

2) How much millis should i take if you want me to continue? 3) Since it is prescription medicine and if i don't find a doctor i can go to to have it extended beyond 3 months, can i have these brought to me from another country. 4) Would the medicine (though being the same formula) differ from here vs another country? If yes, any precautions?

Thank you Dr Bhatti! :)

Love your content dr. You say to avoid whey and casien. What do you suggest about plant based proteins? Are they safe for people with the baldness gene? Thanks in advance

Very informative video doctor.... Iam now 10 th day of transplant . I have too much scabs formed in the receipient area which looks so weird. How can I get away from this?

Very informative video sir. I have a que . If after few months of transplant, if the hair comes out or gets pulled out while combing or oiling, is it normal and does it grow back ? Thnx in advance Sir

Sir is it necessary to apply oil for the next 6 weeks after transplant? I’ve only applied it once after 10 days of my procedure. What’s the role of oil during the first month?

Hello doctor! I have a weird question. I recently had an HT around 6 months ago. I am currently taking medication of Finasteride 1mg daily and Androanagen supplements. I am thinking of taking Testosterone booster tablets for my stamina, deeper voice and muscle development. Is it a bad idea to mix it with the other medicines I am taking? Considering I am taking Finasteride and Androanagen tablets daily, will it confuse my body and create complications? Thank you so much for all your highly informative videos.

Im having that pain from nerve damage. Can you please share the regimen he used which alleviates it in 36 hours?

Thanks for the info. My doctor said no smoking for 3 months. They said the grafts can come off or die if I smoke. I see lots of information online supporting this. What do you recommend?

Great Video and great advice! Is there a problem supplementing with any of these following nootropics: reishi, lions mane, cordyceps, ashwaghanda, l-arginine /citrulline, sulphurorphane plus pipperine, biotin, Omega 3 6 9 lipids, silica? And how about eating rolled oats with low-fat curd cheese or yoghurt plus honey? Thank you kindly and best regards!

Question 2) How much millis should i take if you want me to continue? Question 3) Since it is prescription medicine and if i don't find a doctor i can go to to have it extended beyond 3 months, can i have these brought to me from another country. Question 4) Would the medicine (though being the same formula) differ from here vs another country? If yes, any precautions?

Amazing video dr Bhatti!! After how many days post op (crown transplant ) can we sleep with the crown touching the pillow ?

Thank you for this video.

Thanku sir very good useful vedio for me

Great video

Hello Sir! I had my hair transplant surgery five days ago. I'm feeling severe in my donor area . As you mentioned in 23rd answer in this Video . Please recommend some sort of pain killer for this. I will be grateful . Thanks

Hello doctor , 1.after how many days of HT hair colour is used? 2.Suggest chemical free hair colour after HT

Thankyou so much Sir ....

Thank you for sharing this.

very informative

Question 1) Do i need to continue taking finasteride after 3 months? If yes how many more months. I understand part of the answer could be until the DHT cycle phases out, however wanted to know how many months/years are ideal for taking it after the hair transplant so future hairloss subsides.

Hello Sir, A great video!! very informative!! i recently got HT done, FUE 25 days before...my Doc suggested not to go out and play games like cricket , volley ball, badminton for 2 months, should i really not go out to play that long?

1) Do i need to continue taking finasteride after 3 months? If yes how many more months. I understand part of the answer could be until the DHT cycle phases out, however wanted to know how much time is ideal for taking it after the hair transplant so future hairloss subsides.

What do you recommend as a "pink shampoo" to purchase over the counter if we have already had a transplant? Thanks!

Thank you very much, the content was very knowledgeable and comprehensive. I would have additional questions if I may: When can I go in the sun and the ocean, without a hat ? Any danger taking the plane for swelling?

I had my transplant 5 days ago. The stress was so much that i smoked cigarette after 2 hour of hair transplant and smoking 1 cigarate a day since. All my grafts are secure btw. Plus i have white spots on donor area on right side.

Thanks Doc! I accidentally put my head under the shower head for a few seconds on day 4. Are the grafts fairly safe by then?

Thank you so much Dr. Bhatti. One question: When can i drink coffee after hair transplant sorry for my bad English..

Hi sir.I have two questions. It would be helpful for me if I will get answers for these. 1)When can I start applying Minoxidil 5 % on transplanted region after hair transplant? 2) I have minokem 5% solutions with me where minokem is a combination of Minoxidil + Tretinoin 0.010% + Azelaic Acid 1.5%. Can I use this minokem or Should I have to use plain Minoxidil alone? Thanks in Advance Sir.

Very very good thanks

Hi Dr, thank you for this video. I have just received a hair transplant yesterday and already know I would like to lower my hairline further. Is this better done now whilst my surgery is fresh or wait 9 months like you said ?

Excellent video...!

Wow your advise are very specific and clear. I really appreciate it. Sir, I used egg and oil for a gentle head massage on 8th day of my hair transplant. Are my grafts secure? I am afraid I might have lost the grafts since it took my around 20 plus minutes to clean the egg and oil with Luke warm and cold Water mix. Thanks in advance

Hello Dr, After the hair transplant, I was advised to use Minoxidil 5%. Now I have swollen Forehead because of it. The scalp is itchy and reddish. I have shown it to the dr here in Lahore. He told me that you have an allergy with some content of minoxidil and you should use Herbal hairmax Spray but it has 40% results as compared to Minoxidil 5%. Please advise what can I do?

Hello Dr.. Is it Ok to continue applying almond oil everyday even after 6 weeks of hair transplant? between almond oil and coconut oil which one do yu suggest?