How To Sleep After FUE Hair Transplant

Hair transplant surgery is followed by a healing process that requires certain steps for the restoration to be successful.

How you wash your hair and how you sleep after a hair transplant (with your head elevated) will determine the success of the procedure.

That’s all because a hair transplant procedure is a delicate one. Your surgeon extracts a follicular unit by unit from a donor area to insert them into the recipient area. It’s up to you to ensure there’s no damage to any hair follicle in the operated area during the first days after the surgery.

Here’s how to sleep after an FUE hair transplant and properly take care of your newly transplanted hair.

Why Is Your Sleeping Position Important After Hair Transplantation?

The position you sleep in after your hair transplantation is crucial because your scalp is sensitive, and your hair grafts are delicate. If you don’t properly care for both, you may not get the desired results.

You may damage the hair follicles, which could potentially require an additional procedure. You may also end up with more swelling on your scalp and forehead, which would only prolong the recovery.

How Should You Sleep After An FUE Hair Transplant?

You should sleep upright on your back – with your head and back elevated, preferably at an angle of 45°. Don’t sleep on your stomach, because you may damage your transplanted hair and cause more swelling.

Make sure you put a cushion under your pillow to keep your head properly elevated and avoid damaging the hair follicles on the headboard. You can also use a travel pillow for your neck, as it will support your head and protect the hair grafts if you happen to toss and turn at night.

Sleeping in a recliner is also a great idea to protect your transplanted hair, as you wouldn’t toss and turn at all.

When Can You Sleep In A Normal Position Again?

You should follow the above instructions for how to sleep after an FUE hair transplant for 7-10 days after the surgery. That’s how much time it takes for your transplanted hair to settle and for the incisions to heal.

After those ten days following the surgery, you should be able to normally sleep again, as well as return to your normal physical activities.

What To Expect From The Healing Process?

For the first 4-5 days, you’ll experience swelling and pain, which is normal. Your scalp may also feel itchy, but that’s because it’s healing.

Your doctor will give you a special shampoo for washing your hair after the first 2-3 days following the procedure and show you how to do it right.

Don’t be concerned when your hair starts falling out between 2-3 weeks after the surgery. That’s only your new hair growing and pushing out the grafts, so there’s no reason to be alarmed. It will begin growing normally within 6-9 months and up to a year after the procedure.

Restore Your Looks With An FUE Hair Transplant At Dr. Cinik Clinic

At Dr. Cinik Hair Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, you can get a top-notch FUE hair transplant and restore your youthful appearance before you know it.

Dr. Emrah Cinik and his medical team will take perfect care of you after the surgery – washing your hair for the first time, providing you with the necessary aftercare supplies, and giving you crucial advice for the best post-op care and recovery.

If you have any further questions about the procedure or how to sleep after an FUE hair transplant, or you’d like to schedule a consultation, don’t hesitate to contact us.