Hair Transplant Recovery Time

With the discomfort portion of your hair transplant recovery time may only last a day or two you may experience swelling or bruising beyond this period. Alternating hot and cold compresses can reduce swelling and alleviate bruising quicker. Generally, the bulk of your hair transplant recovery time will be over after approximately one week.

After the first week of your recovery time has gone by the swelling, bruising and discomfort should be gone. You may still want to wear a baseball cap out in public while your grafts heal but after 10 days you should be able to ditch the hat. The hair transplant recovery time for your new grafts themselves will take a little longer. Wash your hair gently with warm water and avoid scrubbing your hair clean for at least the first two weeks after surgery.