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After eyebrow transplant süreç, en az operasyonun kendisi kadar kritik bir dönemdir. Hastalarımıza her zaman söylediğimiz bir gerçek vardır: “Biz klinikte %50’sini yapıyoruz, geri kalan %50’lik başarı sizin evdeki bakımınıza bağlı.” Ekim işlemi ne kadar kusursuz yapılırsa yapılsın, iyileşme döneminde yapılacak bir hata, o kıymetli köklerin kaybına neden olabilir.
Istanbul Nisantasi Medlook Polyclinic we aim to transform this process from a tunnel of fear into a conscious care routine for you. In this guide, we have compiled all the stages you will go through day by day, week by week, so that you do not worry about “Is this normal?” every time you look in the mirror. If you are ready, let's examine the care map of the road to your new looks together.
Eyebrow Transplant Recovery Process: Biological Calendar
Your skin is a living organism and has a biological response to every surgical intervention. Eyebrow transplant healing process, It proceeds in parallel with the body's self-repair mechanism. Edema in the first days is the tissue's reflex to protect itself. The crusting afterwards is an effort to cover the wound and isolate the root (graft) from the outside world.
It is natural to be impatient during this process; you want to see immediate results. However, it is essential for the roots to complete the phases of “attachment (aggregation)”, “shedding (telogen)” and “regrowth (anagen)”. As Medlook specialists, we focus on ensuring the healthy completion of these phases rather than accelerating them.
Day by Day Recovery Schedule
We have prepared a detailed table below so that you can follow the process more clearly:
| Period | Expected Situation | Medlook Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | You're bandaged. There may be a little pain. | Never touch water, lie upright on your back. |
| 2-3. Day | Mild edema (swelling) around the eyes. | Make an ice compress (without touching the eyebrow). Drink plenty of water. |
| Day 3-10 | Scabs in the form of red dots. | Start gentle washes with the special lotion provided. |
| Day 15-40 | Shock Shedding Phase (Hairs fall out). | Don't panic, this is evidence of healing. |
| Month 3 | Growth of new baby hairs. | You can give direction by gently combing your eyebrows. |
| Month 8-12 | Full and lasting results. | Now your eyebrows are a natural part of your face. |
How should the first wash be done?
Day 3 after the operation, washing after eyebrow transplant the ritual begins. This is very important for the roots to breathe. However, hard rubbing should never be used.
- Softening Apply the moisturizing lotion we have given you liberally to the planting area and leave it on for 45 minutes. This will soften the scabs.
- Rinsing Drain the lotion with warm, unpressurized water.
- Shampooing Lather the medical shampoo in your hand and apply it to your eyebrows with “tap-pull” (tampon) movements. Do not rub.
- Drying: Do not use a towel. Gently remove moisture with a paper towel.
Repeat this routine every day until day 10, and by the end of the 10th day, you will see that the scabs have completely cleared away and a clean, pink skin emerges from underneath.
Shock Spill: Fearful Dream or Good News?
The period when our patients are most often on our phones is usually between the 2nd week and 2nd month. We often hear the sentence “Hocam, all the eyebrows you planted have fallen out!”. Let us make it clear from here: When the shock spill ends Do not worry, because this process is not something to be feared, but rather good news that indicates the success of the procedure.
During transplantation, the transplanted roots shed their hair due to the stress (trauma) of relocation and enter a resting phase. The roots are alive under the skin and gathering strength. From the 3rd month onwards, much stronger and permanent hairs will grow from those roots. For more technical information about this process How is eyebrow transplantation done? You can review the biological explanations in our article.
Eyebrow Transplant Care Rules: Prohibitions and Truths
For the health of your new eyebrows, we will have some restrictions for the first 15 days. These rules are not arbitrary, but to prevent the risk of infection and root loss.
| PROHIBITIONS (Don't) | WHY? |
|---|---|
| Hot Environments (Hammam, Sauna, Solarium) | Excessive sweating can dislodge the roots, increasing the risk of infection. (1 Month Ban) |
| Heavy Sports | May increase blood pressure and cause bleeding (15-day ban) |
| Makeup and Cosmetics | Chemicals damage open wounds (10 Day Ban) |
| Narrow Neck Outfits | There is a risk of rubbing the eyebrows and uprooting the roots while wearing (First 5 Days Caution) |
| Lying on your stomach | Increases edema and causes the roots to rub against the cushion. (Forbidden for the first 5 days) |
Back to Social Life
The treatment we applied at Medlook Polyclinic micro-surgical methods You will not be cut off from social life. There may be a slight edema for the first 3 days, but this can be camouflaged with a hat or sunglasses. On the 10th day, after the scab is removed, only a slight redness remains on your eyebrows, which creates a natural appearance as if you have had “eyebrows plucked” when viewed from the outside. So you don't have to stay away from work or school for a long time.
Nisantasi Medlook Tracking System
For us, the process does not end when you walk out the door. Medlook patient follow-up unit stays in touch with you throughout your recovery process (1st day, 10th day, 1st month, 3rd month, 6th month and 1st year). We ask for your photos and evaluate your progress together with our physicians. In this process, you will have the confidence of finding an interlocutor in case you have any questions.
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Appointment and Contact
If you are postponing eyebrow transplantation because you are afraid of the healing process, Medlook Polyclinic’s professional care support. At our center in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, we manage the whole process before and after the operation in the most comfortable way. You can contact us to answer all your questions and schedule a free analysis appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Since there is local anesthesia during the operation, there is no pain. Afterwards, there may be a very slight tingling when the effect of anesthesia wears off. You can overcome this situation comfortably with simple painkillers we will give you. Most of our patients do not even need painkillers.
We do not recommend the use of eyebrow dye or similar chemical cosmetic products for the first 1 month so that the skin heals completely and the roots are not damaged.
We advise you to stay away from the sea, pool and sauna for the first 1 month due to the risk of infection (especially pool chlorine). After the 1st month you are free.
Since we work with the Sapphire FUE technique, healing takes place without tissue (scarless). After the scabs fall off, there is a short-term pinkness, which returns to skin color over time. There is no permanent scar.
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