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Detailed day-by-day timelines, do's & don'ts, and milestone tracking for 7 hair restoration procedures.

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FUE Hair Transplant

Return to work in 2-5 days. Full results at 12-18 months.

Work: 2-5 days for non-strenuous work. More time may be needed for physically demanding jobs.
Exercise: Light exercise can be resumed in 7-10 days. Heavy lifting and intense cardio should be avoided for 2-3 weeks. Most patients can return to their normal exercise routine, including swimming, after one month.
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FUT Strip Method Hair Transplant

Return to work in 7-10 days. Full results at 12-18 months.

Work: Most patients can return to a desk job or other non-strenuous work within 7-10 days. For jobs that require physical labor or heavy lifting, it is recommended to wait at least 3-4 weeks.
Exercise: Light exercise, such as walking, can typically be resumed after 14 days. Full, strenuous exercise, including weightlifting and cardio, should be avoided for 4-6 weeks to prevent stretching the donor scar and affecting the grafts.
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DHI Hair Transplant

Return to work in 7-10 days. Full results at 12-18 months.

Work: Most patients can return to desk work within 7-10 days. For jobs that require physical labor, it is recommended to wait at least 3-4 weeks to avoid any strain on the newly transplanted grafts.
Exercise: Light exercise, such as walking, can typically be resumed after 1-2 weeks. Strenuous exercise, including heavy lifting, running, and contact sports, should be avoided for at least 4-6 weeks.
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PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Hair Treatment

Return to work next day. Results at 6-12 months.

Work: Most patients can return to work the day after their PRP hair treatment, especially if they have a desk job. If your job is physically demanding, you may want to take a day or two off to allow the initial swelling and soreness to subside.
Exercise: Light exercise, such as walking, can be resumed 48 hours after the treatment. Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and activities that cause excessive sweating should be avoided for at least 48 hours to a week to prevent irritation and allow for optimal healing.
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Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)

Return to work in 1-2 days. Settled at 4-6 weeks.

Work: 1-2 days for desk work, 7-10 days for physical labor
Exercise: Light exercise at 4-5 days, full exercise at 7-10 days
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Eyebrow Transplant

Return to work in 7-10 days. Full results at 12-18 months.

Work: Most patients can return to desk work and other non-strenuous jobs within 7-10 days after the procedure. If your job is physically demanding, you may need to take more time off, typically 2-3 weeks, to avoid any complications with the healing process.
Exercise: Light exercise, such as walking, can typically be resumed after one to two weeks. Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and activities that cause excessive sweating should be avoided for at least two to four weeks, or until your surgeon gives you clearance. It is important to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard during the recovery period.
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Beard Transplant

Return to work in 7-10 days. Full results at 10-12 months.

Work: Most patients can return to desk work within 7-10 days after the procedure. For jobs that involve physical labor, a longer period of 3-4 weeks is recommended to avoid disrupting the healing process.
Exercise: Light exercise can typically be resumed after 2 weeks. Full, strenuous exercise should be avoided for 4-6 weeks to ensure the grafts are secure and to prevent excessive sweating, which can increase the risk of infection.
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