# Hair Transplant Blog

> Guides on hair, beard and eyebrow transplants: DHI vs FUE, recovery, shock loss, graft numbers and aftercare.

URL: https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog

The topics people ask about most before deciding. The guides are general information; a personal assessment needs a consultation.

- [How to sleep after a hair transplant](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/how-to-sleep-after-hair-transplant.md): Which position to sleep in on the first nights after a hair transplant, whether you need a neck pillow and when you can sleep normally again. (Recovery, 3 min)
- [Where should a hair transplant be done? A checklist under Turkish law](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/where-should-a-hair-transplant-be-done.md): Under Turkey's Regulation on Hair Transplant Units, where and by whom can a hair transplant be performed? What to check before you decide. (Patient guide, 5 min)
- [When can I exercise, smoke or drink after a hair transplant?](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/exercise-smoking-alcohol-after-hair-transplant.md): When to return to sport, swimming, smoking and alcohol after a hair transplant: a general calendar and why it matters. (Recovery, 3 min)
- [Beard transplant: who it suits, how many grafts, when you see results](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/beard-transplant-guide.md): Where beard transplant follicles come from, how many grafts are needed, when you can shave and when results appear. (Techniques, 5 min)
- [What determines the cost of a hair transplant?](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/hair-transplant-cost-factors.md): The factors behind hair transplant cost: technique, graft count, procedure time, institution and team, and what to check beyond the price. (Patient guide, 4 min)
- [How to do the first hair wash after a transplant](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/first-hair-wash-after-transplant.md): When and how to wash your hair after a hair transplant: lotion, shampoo, water temperature and drying, step by step. (Recovery, 4 min)
- [Shock loss after a hair transplant: when it starts and ends](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/shock-loss-after-hair-transplant.md): Why shock loss happens after a hair transplant, how long it lasts and whether the hair grows back. When to contact your doctor. (Recovery, 4 min)
- [How many grafts do I need? Graft numbers by Norwood stage](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/how-many-grafts-do-i-need.md): What a graft is and how many you need for a hair transplant: general ranges by Norwood stage and the limit set by the donor area. (Techniques, 5 min)
- [Hair transplant results month by month: from month 1 to month 12](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/hair-transplant-results-month-by-month.md): When do shock loss, first growth, thickening and the final result happen after a hair transplant? The process month by month. (Recovery, 5 min)
- [Hair transplant aftercare: the first 15 days, day by day](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/hair-transplant-aftercare-first-15-days.md): What happens in the first 15 days after a hair transplant and what to watch for: sleeping, washing, itching, swelling and scabs, day by day. (Recovery, 7 min)
- [DHI vs FUE: the difference and who each one suits](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/dhi-vs-fue.md): DHI and FUE hair transplants compared: channel opening, placement, shaving, best areas and recovery. How the right technique is chosen for you. (Techniques, 6 min)

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The information on this site is general and does not replace an examination or diagnosis.
With any surgical or interventional procedure, results vary from person to person. You are advised to get a detailed opinion from your doctor before the procedure.