Regular Member JonDoe Posted May 29, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 29, 2021 Is it necessary to wear a head band for a few days after a HT to reduce swelling, or is using an ice pack on the forehead a better option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member _Hairman_ Posted May 29, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 29, 2021 I didnt use any head band, they said ice but i used it like 1 time a day only. Well i looked like a baloon after 1 day but all swelling disapered after 2 days and i looked ok after that. The swelling doesnt hurt but you look like shit, was funny thought to look like a baloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AB2000 Posted May 29, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2021 I wasn't told to do either of those things. I kept all contact away from the surgical site. Each time I've had work done the swelling and redness lasts weeks. My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JonDoe Posted May 29, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 29, 2021 The headband must be used to prevent edema in your forehead and around your eyes as it applies pressure onto your forehead. Applying icepacks on the forehead area help relieve any swelling as well... From google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTBarghouthi Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I dont use headbands. My swelling prevention instructions are: 1. Ice 2. Elevation (includes sleeping in a somehow reclined position for 5 days. 3. Avoidance of forward head tilting (phone, laptop use unless reclined) 4. Reducing dose of steroids orally for the first 5 days. 5. Injected steroids mixed in the tumescent fluid. Swelling usually peaks day 3/4. So it is important to stick to the above for the first 5 days really. 1 Dr. Taleb Barghouthi approved and recommended on the Hair Transplant Network. You can schedule a virtual consultation with me here. Contact me via WhatsApp at +962798378396 (Jordan) Social media: Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geran4 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 The headband must be worn since it exerts pressure on your forehead and causes edoema there and around your eyes. Ice packs placed on the forehead area might also help reduce any swelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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