Your Recovery Timeline
Learn what to expect each day for the first 15 days, then month by month until the result settles. Protect your grafts and know what is normal.
The First 15 Days Are Critical
Graft anchoring is complete within the first 10 days. Mistakes during this period directly affect your outcome.
Normal Symptoms
- Swelling around the forehead and eyes
- Mild itching
- Redness
- Scabbing
Around 80% of patients experience 'shock shedding' 10–20 days after their procedure. This is completely normal. The hair roots remain in place and new growth begins within 3–4 months.
Day-by-Day Recovery Timeline
Month by month, up to 12 months
After the first 15 days the changes are slower. Use these notes as a guide and keep your follow-up photos on schedule. Timing varies from person to person, and your clinic's instructions come first.
Month 1
By the end of the first month the scabs are gone and the redness has faded. Most transplanted hairs fall out around now (shock shedding); the roots stay in place under the skin.
Month 2
The scalp looks calm and the transplanted area can look sparse while the roots rest. This pause is normal. Mention itching or small bumps at your check-in and avoid picking at them.
Month 3
New hairs usually start to appear around now, fine and thin at first. Growth starts at different times for different people, so a later start is not a sign that something went wrong.
Month 4
More hairs come through and the area starts to fill in. New hair can look uneven while it matures. Upload your progress photos when the clinic asks so changes can be compared.
Month 5
Hairs keep getting longer and thicker. The new hair can feel finer than the hair around it at first.
Month 6
Many patients see a clear difference by about half a year, but density is still building. Compare against your own photos, not other patients' results.
Month 7
The hair keeps maturing and thickening. If something looks unexpected, send photos to the clinic instead of waiting for the next visit.
Month 8
Final density usually starts to show between months 8 and 12. Improvement is gradual, and the area looks fuller month by month.
Month 9
The result looks fuller and more natural as the hair settles. Ask the clinic before colouring the hair or making large changes to your style.
Month 10
For many patients the result is close to final, with small gains still possible. Keep following the clinic's care advice.
Month 11
Density keeps settling. Take your progress photos on schedule so the 12-month comparison is complete.
Month 12
At 12 months the clinic compares your photos with day one. This is when the final result is judged, and the 12-month follow-up program covers this review.
Medication Schedule
The medications prescribed to you after your procedure and instructions for use.
This information is for general guidance only. Always follow the instructions given to you by your doctor. If you experience any side effects or concerns, please contact our clinic.
Lansoprazole 30 mg
What It Does
Stomach protector: reduces the gastric impact of other medications.
Dose & Frequency
1 capsule per day, on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast
Important Notes
Swallow with plenty of water.
Methylprednisolone 16 mg
What It Does
Anti-swelling: controls swelling around the forehead and eye area.
Dose & Frequency
2 tablets per day (morning and evening), after meals
Important Notes
Short 3–5 day course. Do not stop without medical advice.
Dexamethasone 8 mg
What It Does
Additional anti-swelling: helps control swelling especially in the first days.
Dose & Frequency
2 tablets per day (morning and evening), after meals
Important Notes
Short 3–5 day course.
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg
What It Does
Antibiotic: prevents the risk of infection.
Dose & Frequency
Every 12 hours (morning and evening)
Important Notes
Do not take with milk or dairy products. Typically used for 5–7 days.
Dexketoprofen 50 mg
What It Does
Pain reliever: for pain and discomfort as needed.
Dose & Frequency
As needed, maximum 3–5 days, after meals
Important Notes
Do not use continuously; only take when pain is felt.
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