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I’m worried about not being able to sleep properly after my hair transplant (strip) procedure. I understand that patients are normally advised to stack pillows, but how does this prevent you from rolling over onto the grafts? That’s really my primary concern. I tend to toss and turn a lot during the night, so any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

This is a fairly common post operative concern. Many patients feel more secure sleeping with the aid of a neck support pillow; it’s a very practical way to keep your head propped up and comfortably stabilized during the first few nights of your recovery.

You can purchase one of these for under $20 at most medical supply stores. They’re usually a bit more expensive at airport shops, but making sure you pick one up is definitely a solid little investment, in my opinion.

Ideally, you’ll also want to keep your head raised at a 45 degree angle for the first 3-4 nights following your hair restoration procedure to prevent swelling. You might stack several pillows underneath your neck support device to insure that you remain in the correct position during sleep. Others might choose to settle into a recliner chair instead.

Hair transplant patients invariably will experience some degree of awkwardness during this stage of their recovery, but you can feasibly reduce the discomfort following follicular unit transplantation (FUT) by being prepared and taking your prescribed pain medication as directed.

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Anthony – Editorial Assistant / Forum Co-Moderator of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog.
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