Immediately after the procedure, you'll have a bandage or dressing on the donor and recipient areas. You'll be given instructions on how to care for them. Keeping the area clean and dry is crucial. You may need to use a mild shampoo and avoid scrubbing the transplanted area. For example, you might be advised to gently rinse the area with water and apply a prescribed ointment to promote healing and prevent infection.

Avoiding certain activities is important. You should refrain from strenuous exercise and activities that increase blood pressure for the first few weeks. This includes heavy lifting and bending over, as it can dislodge the grafts. You'll experience some shedding of transplanted hairs, which is normal, as they enter a resting phase before new growth begins. It's important to stay patient and follow your surgeon's advice on when to resume normal activities.

Sun protection is essential during recovery. Exposure to the sun can damage the transplanted area and slow down the healing process. Wearing a hat or using sunscreen when outdoors can protect the scalp. You should attend follow-up appointments where the surgeon will monitor the progress, check for signs of infection, and assess hair growth. It may take several months to see significant hair growth, but with proper care, you can expect gradual improvement.