Hair transplants and sexual activity

Although recovery after a minimally invasive procedure such as a hair transplant is generally straightforward, it does require some precautions during the first few days. One of these is avoiding sexual activity. But when is it safe to resume? In this article, we answer these questions. If you have any additional concerns, you can also explore our blog for more information.

As with any form of strenuous physical activity, sexual activity should be avoided during the first few days after a hair transplant, particularly from day one to day three. After that, it can be resumed gradually, although returning to your normal routine is best postponed until the end of the second week following the procedure.

Since we are talking about the bedroom, it is also important to mention that, during the recovery period, you should sleep in the position recommended by your doctor. The aim is to minimise contact between the newly implanted follicular units and your pillow or bed linen. For this reason, the use of a travel neck pillow is recommended.

Care after a hair transplant

n addition to helping prevent newly implanted follicular units from becoming dislodged, following your post-operative instructions will also reduce the likelihood of swelling in the forehead area. Other important recommendations include keeping the recipient area well hydrated and avoiding both alcohol and smoking. You can find further details in this article on our blog.

Following these recommendations regarding hair transplants and sexual activity is important to achieve optimal, natural-looking results. At Instituto Médico del Prado, your hair transplant package includes complete post-operative follow-up, the initial diagnosis, and interest-free financing. We also provide a hair restoration care kit to help you look after both the donor and recipient areas. Feel free to contact us without obligation to assess your degree of hair loss and discuss the most suitable treatment for your case.

Dr. Espinosa Custodio works at Instituto Médico del Prado, his hair clinic in Madrid, and performs hair transplants in Mexico, twice a year. If you would like to make an appointment, you can contact us on +34 912 468 664, on WhatsApp +34 627 396 322 or on the contact page of our website. From Mexico you can contact us at +52 55 4590 9909.