Sleep with your head as well as your back slightly elevated, preferably on a recliner, for at least a week after surgery. The risk of swelling is greatest during the first three to four nights. Sleeping in an elevated position will help to control the swelling in your scalp and forehead and speed up your recovery.

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Can I sleep on my side after having my hair transplanted?

What is the best sleeping position after a hair transplant? Sleep on your back, upright, with your head and back elevated, ideally at a 45-degree angle. Sleeping on your stomach can harm your transplanted hair and cause swelling.

How long do I have to sleep with my head elevated after a hair transplant?

To reduce the risk of swelling, you must sleep with your head elevated for the first seven days after treatment. Some clients discover that sleeping with their head elevated is all they need for a few days. Keep in mind that not everyone will experience swelling after hair implants.

How long do you sleep on your back after a fue?

Those who had FUE must sleep with their head and back slightly elevated for at least four nights after the procedure. This would be ideal for a recliner. This is due to the risk of swelling during the first few nights following the operation.

When will I be able to sleep on my side again after FUE?

Sleep with your head and back slightly elevated, preferably on a recliner, for at least a week after surgery. The risk of swelling is greatest during the first three to four nights.

When will I be able to touch my transplanted hair?

The donor area of your head (backside) will be covered with a light dressing (bandage), but the recipient hair transplant area will be left uncovered. During the first three hours after surgery, nothing should come into contact with the recipient areas.

When can I get rid of scabs after FUE?

Scabs will form at the graft sites within 24 to 72 hours of surgery and will fall off in 3-10 days. You may notice that hair is shed along with the scabs as they fall off. Picking or scratching the scabs can cause infection and jeopardize the grafts’ survival.