Your Treatment Journey

Hair Transplant Patient Guide

This hair transplant patient guide connects preparation before treatment, procedure day, early recovery and graft protection, and hair washing. Instructions change between stages of the hair transplant journey, and your written Henesis instructions take priority where they apply.

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Four connected guides

Your Hair Transplant Journey

Each stage has a different purpose. Open the guide that matches what you need now.

Choose by current stage

Where Are You in Your Hair Transplant Journey?

I haven’t had my procedure yetBefore Hair Transplant My procedure is todayDay of Procedure I’ve just had my transplantAfter Hair Transplant I need to wash my hairHair Washing

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Can I drink alcohol before treatment?Before Guide · Alcohol Should I stop medication?Before Guide · Medication Does the procedure hurt?Procedure Day · Anaesthesia How long does the procedure take?Procedure Day · Duration When are grafts secure?Recovery · Graft Security How should I sleep?Recovery · Sleep When can I exercise?Recovery · Exercise When can I wear a hat?Recovery · Hat When is my first wash?Hair Washing · First Wash How do I remove scabs?Hair Washing · Scabs

Readiness changes to recovery

Before and After Care Are Different

Before the Procedure

Medical Readiness + Planning

  • Medication disclosure
  • Smoking and alcohol instructions
  • Scalp preparation
  • Travel and logistics
After the Procedure

Graft Protection + Healing

  • Sleep
  • Swelling
  • Activity
  • Washing
  • Shedding

Instructions change once the procedure is complete, which is why Henesis separates preparation and recovery into dedicated guides.

One central rule

Which Instructions Should I Follow?

Your written Henesis instructions for your individual procedure take priority over general online guidance.

Recipient area, medicines, health status, technique and healing can change the plan. If two instructions appear to conflict, ask the clinical team rather than combining them.

Short treatment bridges

Does My Treatment Type Change the Patient Journey?

The overall journey is similar, but shaving, donor access, recipient-area care and washing details can vary according to treatment type and individual planning.

International patient pathway

Travelling to Istanbul for a Hair Transplant

Confirm the itinerary before travel so arrival, procedure timing, first wash and departure planning remain connected.

  1. Day 1

    Arrival + Rest

    Follow the confirmed transfer and arrival plan.

  2. Day 2

    Consultation + Procedure

    Complete final planning and the confirmed treatment workflow.

  3. Day 3

    First Wash + Departure Planning

    Henesis performs the first wash on the morning after the procedure and demonstrates continued home care.

Ask when the plan may need to change

When Should You Contact the Clinical Team?

A health or medication detail changes before treatmentYou have a concern during early recoveryAccidental graft trauma may have occurredYou are uncertain about washingSymptoms are worsening or differ significantly from your recovery instructionsYou are unsure whether an instruction applies to your individual case
Contact Henesis
Patient-guide content medically reviewed by Dr. Timur Aksu, MDLead Hair Restoration Physician · Published 24 August 2026 · Last reviewed 24 August 2026

Hair Transplant Patient Guide FAQs

Use these short answers to reach the right stage-specific guide.

Where should I start before my hair transplant?

Start with the Before Hair Transplant guide for medicines, alcohol, nicotine, scalp preparation, clothing and travel.

What happens on procedure day?

The Procedure Day guide follows arrival, final design, local anaesthesia, extraction, graft handling, placement and departure.

What should I do immediately after treatment?

Use the Recovery guide for first-night graft protection, sleep, swelling, activity and early contact guidance.

When is the first hair wash?

Henesis performs the first wash at the clinic on the morning after the procedure. The Hair Washing guide explains continued home care.

Which instructions should I follow if online advice differs?

Your written Henesis instructions for your individual procedure take priority. Ask the clinical team when guidance appears to conflict.

How do I contact Henesis during recovery?

Use the contact route supplied with your aftercare plan. The Contact page provides the clinic’s general contact pathway.

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