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Trusted Hair Loss Clinic in Toronto
Dr Paul Cotterill is the Toronto's most trusted hair loss clinic. He believes in personalized treatments and care. Dr Paul Cotterill interacts with his patients one-on-one and believes in addressing any concerns that the patient might have. We have a huge clientele formed through word-of-mouth referrals and are very proud of it. We are specialists in both male and female hair transplant procedures. Contact our hair loss clinic in Toronto today.
What to Expect After Your First Hair Transplant Session
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Shortly after your hair transplant treatment, a crust or scab will form over each graft.
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This crust will remain attached for a week or so, and once the area is healed, the crusts will separate from the scalp and fall off, leaving behind a clean, pinkish area to indicate the site of each graft.
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Although these crusts are visible during the first 1 or 2 weeks of healing, many patients can camouflage them by combing the adjacent hair over the transplanted site.
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A hairpiece can also be worn to conceal the crusts after the first week, but we advise wearing it as little as possible for an additional week.
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​Within 7 to 10 days of the transplant, the marks made by follicular units are minimally visible, and the holes made for 1-3 hair single follicular units also disappear within a few days to a week.
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Day 1-7 (week 1):
As you come home, you may experience some swelling. Take prescribed antibiotics and avoid too much head movement.
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Week 9-14:
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With these exceptions, the grafts are usually bare for 10 to 14 weeks after the operation, when the hairs are shed, and the follicles recuperate to produce new hair.
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A new generation of hair is usually visible on the scalp's surface by the twelfth week after transplanting, but in a few patients, this may occur slightly earlier or up to 8 weeks later.
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A new generation of hair is usually visible on the scalp's surface by the twelfth week after transplanting, but in a few patients, this may occur slightly earlier or up to 8 weeks later.
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Common Side Effects
Swelling of the forehead is very common when a large area is transplanted. Do not worry about it. While this swelling is usually mild and lasts only 2 to 6days, it occasionally can be severe enough to cause puffiness around the eyes (approximately 1 out of 200 patients have swelling bad enough to cause “black eyes”).
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Generally, the swelling begins 2 to 3 days after the procedure and is most noticeable after the first session; with subsequent treatments, it usually occurs in a milder form or not at all. Given this, it’s advisable to schedule a holiday to coincide with the first session if possible. Please be assured that the swelling is ALWAYS temporary and has no harmful effect on the healing transplants.
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Contrary to what many patients have been told, the scalp (hairy or bald) has an excellent blood supply. A certain amount of bleeding during the transplant procedure is expected and is simply controlled by applying pressure. The donor area is stitched closed to produce better scars and to minimize bleeding. The stitches are removed 7 to 10 days later.
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Ingrown hairs are occasionally a temporary problem, especially when follicular unit grafting is used, especially if the hair is naturally curly. However, they are easily controlled, do not cause permanent damage, and do not occur in most patients.
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After transplanting, a temporary decrease in scalp sensitivity is always noted because nerves are cut as donor grafts are taken and recipient sites are prepared. Usually, this will correct itself completely in 3 to 18 months as the nerves regenerate. Rarely, there may be a permanent slight degree of decreased sensitivity in one area or another.
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Taking Care After the First Session
The physician or nurse will wash your hair the day after surgery. You may gently shampoo on the second day after transplanting. Even if you do not have a bandage, which is rare, it is highly recommended for you to return the next morning to have your hair washed and all the grafts inspected.
Patients from out of town are required to stay in town overnight after the transplant procedure so that the area can be properly cleansed the day following surgery. They should not drive themselves home on the day of surgery because of the lingering effects of medications.
If you would like to learn more about hair transplant, book a consultation at our hair loss clinic in Toronto. We also offer a virtual consultation through Skype.
Why Choose Dr Paul Cotterill's Hair Loss Clinic?
Dr Paul Cotterill’s hair loss clinic is the go-to destination in Toronto for hair loss concerns because:
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