The time taken to fully recover from a hair transplant will vary from individual to individual. Your scalp might feel tender or painful to the touch after the surgery. Your doctor will prescribe a series of pain medications and the affected areas of your scalp will be bandaged for a few days.
In some cases, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatories to prevent swelling or infection from occurring. Most people are able to return to work 2 to 5 days after the surgery.
Within 2 to 3 weeks after the surgery, the transplanted hair will fall out and you will notice new growth within a few months. In most cases, people who had a hair transplant will experience noticeable hair growth after 6 to 9 months.