To answer your question regarding how to cover head after hair transplant, we would first like to begin with a word of caution, that is to not wear any head gear for at least 10 days till the grafts are completely anchored post hair transplant surgery.

Because any form of manipulation or compression from such garments during this stage, can render your hair follicles damaged and result in visible empty patches on your scalp.

However, after 10 days of wait it would be beneficial for you to cover your head, as the same would protect your hair follicles from sunlight, rain, dirt, or wind.

Mentioned below are some tips that you can follow while covering your head after hair transplant:

• For the initial 2-3 weeks avoid any tight headwear, and ensure that the headwear doesn't come in contact with scars or newly implanted hair.
  • The hat of your choice should be loose, big, and adjustable, such as bucket hats, or bandanas which offer more control.
  • For bandanas, avoid cotton or any fabric that can stick to your hair and displace them (adjust them loosely).
  • Tighter hats such as cap for hair transplant, beanies, hoods, or baseball caps are prohibited in this stage, so it's advisable to not wear cap after hair transplant.
• Use both your hands while taking headgear off, to decrease the amount of contact and rubbing.
• Don't cover your head for more than 5 hours in a day, as the incisions and new hair grafts should have some exposure to fresh air every day.
• Avoid wearing headweard when there's too much heat.
• You can't wear motorcycle helmets for the first 6 weeks after hair transplant. In addition to extreme pressure, it may also cause sweating and infections.
• After 2-3 weeks your hair would have become firmer and more strongly attached to the scalp, so wearing caps would be permissible.
• Ensure that your headwear remains clean, as any foreign matter may cause an infection.

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You can touch your transplanted hair at all times post hair transplant surgery, but the intensity with which you are supposed to will vary depending on the extent to which your scalp has healed.

Usually, it takes approximately 8-14 days for the grafts to settle, but your hair will still be weak. Following the steps below will protect your grafts:

• You can touch your scalp once your bandages are removed, that is 2 to 5 days after the surgery.
• After removing bandages, you can give a gentle wash to your hair daily, without applying too much pressure with your hands. Just rinse using clean water.
• Before washing your hair, you need to moisturize the transplanted area and rinse gently with warm water.
• After washing your hair, PAT your hair gently with a towel and do not use rubbing motions. Also, avoid hair dryers for 1-2 weeks.
• Brushing or combing your new grafts will be strictly prohibited for around 3 weeks.
• To reduce contact between your pillow and transplanted hair, you will have to sleep with your head in an elevated position.
• Avoid wearing any headgear for the first 10 days ((but once the roots are settled in, it will be beneficial to cover your hair especially when outside, to protect your hair from the sun)).

Please avoid any of the activities mentioned below:

• Don’t touch your grafts heavily while showering or grooming.
• Don’t indulge in strenuous activities for the first 14 days post hair transplant surgery.
• Don’t undergo any surgery or treatment which can disturb your scalp for at least three months post hair transplant surgery.

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The shape of your nose can change for the following reasons:

• Can cartilage move after rhinoplasty? Yes, but in rare cases - In rhinoplasty cases where the bones need to be broken, the patients will heal within three weeks, and their nose won't move afterward. But if the septum's cartilage is crooked, it might deviate. Spreader graft is generally used to minimize the possibility.
• If you had either implant or cartilage graft, it is possible for the cartilage to shift, causing a lumpy and unattractive look.
• Aging: Your nose composes of - cartilage, soft tissues, and fat. The soft tissues contain collagen, which decomposes after a while. This will eventually make the nose droopy & stretched, causing it to change shape. These alterations may appear more significant on a nose that has been previously operated upon, as its internal structure will be more compromised.

Are you concerned about your nose's shape? Or are you interested in revision surgery? Then our resources may help:

• Get in touch with eminent surgeons from India as well as Turkey.
• Know about the cost of rhinoplasty in India, Turkey, and their major cities.
• Or drop us a call for further assistance!

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In short - after six weeks to 3 months.

A more detailed answer is presented below:

• Patients wear splints for 1 – 2 weeks post rhinoplasty. They protect your nose and keep the bones and cartilage intact. Here most patients can wear glasses, provided they are light-weight.
• However, the splint is removed after 1-2 weeks, and the healing process is still incomplete. So in this stage, you can't wear your glasses and will have to wait for six weeks to 3 months.

Other alternatives that you can consider wearing post rhinoplasty surgery:

• Contact lenses
• Eyeglass holders
• Post-surgical glasses (post-surgical glasses that have the ultra-light frame)
• Optic-Bridge clamps

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• For approximately three to four weeks post rhinoplasty, you should avoid blowing your nose and/or sneezing.
• Blowing your nose too early during your recovery of rhinoplasty phase may cause bleeding and/or displace carefully positioned parts of the nose, thereby disrupting the intended result.
• You will undoubtedly experience some breathing obstruction for the first week after surgery, but be patient. Once the cast is removed, gently cleaning with salt water and blowing your nose will help you remove blood clots or mucus from your nose.
• You can certainly use a mist, salt spray, or water to help clear your nose. Doctors often suggest patients to inject Polysporin into the nostrils to soften blood clots.
• If you feel the need to unclog your nose, you can try saline irrigation or decongestants as prescribed by your doctor.
• Blowing the nose should generally not be a strong urge after rhinoplasty because the nasal passage is either narrow or completely blocked, and the resulting discomfort will discourage you from having this desire.

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• For the first few weeks after surgery, rhinoplasty patients are frequently told to sleep on their backs with their heads elevated. The nose will be secured in its position as it heals, reducing the chances of swelling.
• You will be discharged from the medical facility with a surgical dressing and a nasal splint covering your nose. The same will shield your nose and prevent its delicate structures from getting displaced. So you should be fine in case you roll over during your sleep, but conversely, it may cause nasal congestion and worsen pain & bruising.
• Three weeks post rhinoplasty, the positioning of your nasal bones should become firmer, and it should be able to withstand as much as gentle pressure being applied to it. But it takes six weeks for the bones to heal completely, so avoid sleeping on your back till then.

To conclude: Avoid sleeping on your side for 6 weeks.

Do’s and Don’ts of Post-Rhinoplasty Sleep

• Avoid consuming caffeine.
• Utilize painkillers.
• Avoid sleeping with anyone.
• Use additional pillows.
• Do lie on your back to sleep.
• Take more time to rest than usual.
• Sleeping on the stomach is forbidden.

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• Patients opt for revision rhinoplasty when they have undergone rhinoplasty one or more times in the past and desire improvement in the appearance and/or function of the nose.
• What errors can be rectified with revision rhinoplasty?
  • Appearance-related deformities from previous surgery.
  • Nasal septum deviation.
  • Nasal obstruction (which is caused by a collapse of the tip cartilages resulting in external valve collapse).
• What organs are essential for revision rhinoplasty?
  • Revision rhinoplasty will need cartilage to provide structural support for the nose's tip and/or bridge. In the absence of septal cartilage, plastic surgeons often take cartilage from other parts of the body, particularly the ear and the rib.
  • Soft tissue irregularities may also require tissue that acts as a camouflage. The most prominent source is "temporalis fascia," which can be taken from a remote incision in the hairline without noticeable deficits.
  • Scarring within the nose will require skin grafts to reopen a distorted and narrowed nasal airway.

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• Closed Rhinoplasty:
  • You can apply makeup 2 weeks after rhinoplasty if you have undergone a closed rhinoplasty.
  • During closed rhinoplasty, the surgeon will make incisions inside the nose, which will result in no external wounds, less swelling, and hence a shorter recovery period.
  • However, you can apply makeup on the rest of your face once the external splint is removed five to seven days after surgery ((avoid touching areas with incisions & scabs)).
• Open rhinoplasty:
  • You would have to wait for 2 months or more to wear makeup after open rhinoplasty.
  • However, in some cases you can apply makeup after removing the stitches. Just avoid areas with incisions.
• Non-surgical nose job:
  • You can apply makeup after 24 hours of non-surgical nose job.
  • However, you need to be very clean and gentle while applying/removing makeup in the first few days after this treatment.

Important things to keep in mind:

• Use cosmetics that don't clot your pores.
• Be extra clean and cautious with your skin while applying or removing makeup post-surgery.
• Applying makeup at the site of surgery is forbidden during the recovery phase.

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A more concise answer would be, you can drink alcohol after septoplasty or a week after rhinoplasty, but the consumption would still have to be in limited quantity for up to 6 weeks after surgery.

To know how your alcohol intake can be moderated throughout different phases, and why it's discouraged, read ahead!

• Pre-surgery alcohol prohibition:
  • One week prior to your surgery, don't consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when you are on a course of prescription medicines.
  • Anesthetic medications are affected by alcohol, creating complications during surgery and causing bleeding.
     
• Post-surgery alcohol limitation:
  • Avoid alcohol for a week post rhinoplasty surgery.
  • If you are taking painkillers, that is a good enough reason to avoid intake.
     
• Why is alcohol discouraged?
  • When you drink alcohol, your nose may also swell up and inhibit the healing process.
  • Your body uses a lot of water while breaking down your alcohol and opens up your blood vessels as well. As a result, the body becomes bloated. And dehydration by itself can delay your healing too.
     
• When can you resume with alcoholic drinks?
  • A week after surgery, if your recovery is going at a good pace, then you can enjoy alcoholic intake in moderation.
  • Swelling occurs naturally post rhinoplasty, and alcohol intake can aggravate this symptom.
  • The risk of prolonged bleeding exacerbates with alcohol, thus extending your recovery phase.
  • So till 6 weeks either completely avoid alcohol consumption or reduce consumption

For more context, we also have an elaborate answer detailing how the diet can be moderated post rhinoplasty throughout different recovery stages!

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