General guidance on what recovery tends to involve — every timeline is confirmed individually during your consultation and follow-up care.
~10-14 days
Splint in place, swelling and bruising are most noticeable; rest is advised.
Splint removed, most visible swelling settles, back to light routine.
Subtle swelling continues to resolve as final shape refines.
~14 days
Swelling and bruising peak; drains (if used) typically removed within days.
Most bruising fades, sutures removed, light social activity possible.
Residual tightness eases, results become clearer.
~7-10 days
Compression garment worn continuously; mild discomfort is normal.
Return to desk-based work; swelling still present under garment.
Swelling continues to reduce, contour becomes more defined.
~2-3 weeks
Limited mobility, drains typically in place, compression garment worn.
Drains removed, walking upright more comfortably, light activity resumes.
Gradual return to normal exercise, once cleared at follow-up.
~7-10 days
Soreness and swelling are common; supportive bra worn continuously.
Most discomfort eases, light daily activity resumes.
Cleared for normal exercise and physical activity at follow-up.
~7-10 days
Compression vest worn continuously; swelling and tenderness expected.
Return to desk work; strenuous activity still restricted.
Cleared for full physical activity, chest contour more defined.
~5-7 days
Scabbing at donor and recipient areas; gentle care as instructed.
Transplanted hairs typically shed — an expected, temporary phase.
New growth gradually appears and thickens over this period.
~10-14 days
Splint in place, swelling and bruising are most noticeable; rest is advised.
Splint removed, most visible swelling settles, back to light routine.
Subtle swelling continues to resolve as final shape refines.
~14 days
Swelling and bruising peak; drains (if used) typically removed within days.
Most bruising fades, sutures removed, light social activity possible.
Residual tightness eases, results become clearer.
~7-10 days
Compression garment worn continuously; mild discomfort is normal.
Return to desk-based work; swelling still present under garment.
Swelling continues to reduce, contour becomes more defined.
~2-3 weeks
Limited mobility, drains typically in place, compression garment worn.
Drains removed, walking upright more comfortably, light activity resumes.
Gradual return to normal exercise, once cleared at follow-up.
~7-10 days
Soreness and swelling are common; supportive bra worn continuously.
Most discomfort eases, light daily activity resumes.
Cleared for normal exercise and physical activity at follow-up.
~7-10 days
Compression vest worn continuously; swelling and tenderness expected.
Return to desk work; strenuous activity still restricted.
Cleared for full physical activity, chest contour more defined.
~5-7 days
Scabbing at donor and recipient areas; gentle care as instructed.
Transplanted hairs typically shed — an expected, temporary phase.
New growth gradually appears and thickens over this period.
Your consultation includes a personalized recovery outline based on your procedure, health and lifestyle.