The critical period for graft survival after both FUE and FUT hair restoration surgery is the first 10-14 days, with the first 72 hours being the most vulnerable. During this time, the grafts transition from simply resting in the recipient sites to becoming biologically integrated with the scalp.
Hypoxia (low oxygen) and ischemia (lack of blood flow) occur when the grafts are harvested and replanted in the first three days.
How Does Hypoxia Damages Hair Follicles?
- ATP (energy for the cell)
- Slower cell division
- Thinner hair shafts
- Weaker anchoring of the hair fiber
Our solution is aggressive treatment in the first three days:
1-Oxygen Amplified Therapy (OATH)
We offer daily in-office treatments utilizing Oxygen Amplified Therapy (OATH™) during the critical first 10 days post-procedure to deliver targeted, high-dose oxygen to the transplant site, supporting graft survival, accelerating healing, and optimizing early growth outcomes.
This proprietary post-transplant protocol has been shown to enhance graft viability, boost microcirculation, reduce shedding, and drive faster, stronger regrowth with improved density, thickness, and follicular integration.
2-Photobiomodulation
We offer daily in-office treatments for up to 10 days post-transplant using our Red Light Therapy unit that serves to minimize post-op discomfort, boost blood supply, and stimulate the metabolically active cells responsible for optimal wound healing and graft survival.
3- Comprehensive postoperative kit
We provide a post-operative kit containing everything you’ll need to take care of the donor and recipient areas during the postoperative period. Items include specialized products such as day and night sprays, shampoo, and hair serums fortified with ingredients such as copper peptides, key growth factors like EGF and KGF, as well as antioxidants essential for wound healing and hair regrowth.
For a detailed explanation of our 10-14 day Post operative approach go to this link below:
https://www.grecohairrestoration.com/hair-restoration/hair-transplant-surgery/post-operative-period/