Medically reviewed by Dr. Omar Alexis Guadarrama Tarazón · Medical License (Cédula Profesional) 14685220Updated:
Procedure day
A hair transplant is an outpatient procedure: you go home the same day and, if you’re traveling, you can head back the next day. We explain every instruction and provide the medication you need for your recovery.
The first two weeks
This is the most important period to protect the grafts. During these weeks:
- Don’t wear caps or hats.
- Don’t exercise: sweat can increase the risk of infection.
- Don’t lift weights or do anything physically demanding.
- Sleep semi-upright, at least for the first few nights.
- Avoid alcohol, especially during the first days.
- Ideally, don’t smoke, to support a good recovery.
The first six weeks: special hair washing
For the first six weeks, your hair is washed in a special way so the grafts aren’t damaged. We show you step by step how to do it and answer your questions during follow-up.
Medical therapy for at least one year
A transplant doesn’t end on procedure day. For at least one year you’ll take medication that blocks dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone that causes hair loss. Following this therapy is a key part of protecting your result.
A hair transplant can last a very long time — 20, 25 or even 30 years in many people. It varies from case to case, and some people need a touch-up over time. That’s why medical therapy during the first year is a key part of the result: it protects your hair from dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
What’s normal during recovery?
It’s normal for some of the transplanted hair to shed during the first weeks: the follicle stays under the skin and grows new hair. New growth usually starts around month three or four, and the final result is seen at about one year. If you have any questions, message us on WhatsApp.
Online follow-up
If you live outside Hermosillo, we check your progress remotely so you don’t have to travel again. More information for international patients.