{"id":194,"date":"2026-05-10T12:22:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T12:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kdoctorinterview.com\/?p=194"},"modified":"2026-05-15T06:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T06:16:20","slug":"%ea%b0%95%eb%82%a8%ec%97%90%ec%84%9c-%ec%9c%a0%eb%aa%85%ed%95%9c-%eb%89%b4%ed%97%a4%ec%96%b4-%eb%aa%a8%eb%b0%9c-%ec%84%b1%ed%98%95%ec%99%b8%ea%b3%bc-%ec%9d%98%ec%9b%90-%eb%8c%80%ed%91%9c%ec%9b%90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kdoctorinterview.com\/en\/%ea%b0%95%eb%82%a8%ec%97%90%ec%84%9c-%ec%9c%a0%eb%aa%85%ed%95%9c-%eb%89%b4%ed%97%a4%ec%96%b4-%eb%aa%a8%eb%b0%9c-%ec%84%b1%ed%98%95%ec%99%b8%ea%b3%bc-%ec%9d%98%ec%9b%90-%eb%8c%80%ed%91%9c%ec%9b%90\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Hair Transplant Success Rate, Cost, and Precautions \u2014 Interview with Dr. Kim Jino of New Hair Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a hair transplant surgery, pain usually occurs only during the anesthesia process. Once the anesthesia takes effect, there\u2019s no significant pain. Even after waking up, most people just feel a dull or mild discomfort\u2014like a bruised sensation when pressing the surgical area. Of course, pain sensitivity varies from person to person, so a few may feel more discomfort, but that\u2019s rare. Most patients say, \u201cIt was much less painful than I expected.\u201d So don\u2019t worry too much. Doctors are skilled at administering anesthesia, so you\u2019ll be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The most critical period for transplanted hair to take root is about 11 to 12 days\u2014roughly two weeks. Hair transplantation involves placing the hair follicle, which is the root that produces hair, back into the skin. Think of it like replanting a tree\u2019s root. After the follicle is removed and placed into the scalp, it takes about 11 to 12 days, or generously two weeks, for proper adhesion and stabilization.\nDuring this period, if you accidentally pull on the transplanted hair, the root may come out with it. That\u2019s why we emphasize avoiding pulling, rubbing, or bumping the area for the first two weeks. After two weeks, even if you pull a hair, only the shaft comes out while the root remains safely in place. So there\u2019s no need to worry too much.\nMany people also ask, \u201cIs non-incisional hair transplantation better but more expensive?\u201d It\u2019s not a matter of good or bad. There are incisional and non-incisional methods, and naturally, the name makes people prefer the non-incisional method. But it\u2019s simply a difference in technique, not superiority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, the incisional method is also a very good and classic technique. The indications for the two methods are slightly different. Both are effective procedures, and it is true that the non-incisional method has the advantage of less pain and less noticeable scarring. Because of this, people who are sensitive about scarring tend to choose the non-incisional method. The procedure time is also generally longer. With the incisional method, a strip is removed at once, whereas with the non-incisional method, each follicle is extracted individually, which naturally takes more time. For this reason, the non-incisional method is usually more expensive.\nCosts vary greatly depending on the clinic. The most common standard is around 3,000 grafts. Based on that, some very inexpensive clinics charge around 3 million KRW, while high-end clinics may charge up to 10 million KRW. On average, I would say the cost for 3,000 grafts using the non-incisional method is typically between 5 to 7 million KRW. However, this can change over time, so if you read this a few years later, the prices may be quite different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a hair transplant, the main point to be careful about is shampooing. Except for the day of the surgery, you can shampoo starting the next day. In the past, some clinics recommended waiting 1\u20132 weeks because they were worried the transplanted hair might fall out. But with experience, we\u2019ve learned that such a long wait isn\u2019t necessary.\nMany people think water shouldn\u2019t touch the wound, but the scalp is actually an area that\u2019s difficult to keep perfectly sterile. Washing with water reduces bacteria, so shampooing is not a problem at all. Usually, the clinic will teach you how to wash properly. Just follow your doctor\u2019s instructions and be careful not to rub or pull the transplanted hair.\nSweating from exercise is also not harmful. Sweat itself is a very clean substance \u2014 like urine, it contains no bacteria. The problem occurs only when sweat is left on the skin for a long time, creating a moist environment that bacteria like. So sweating is fine as long as you wash it off promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a hair transplant, many people wonder when they can resume high\u2011intensity exercise. During the healing process, the body needs a significant amount of energy. When you have a wound, your body directs a lot of energy to that area. So it\u2019s important not to put too much stress on your body.\nEveryone\u2019s exercise tolerance is different. Some people can handle high\u2011intensity workouts without feeling tired, while others get exhausted just from walking. That\u2019s why I recommend resting for about 3\u20134 days after the surgery. If you must exercise within the first week, do it at about 50\u201370% of your usual intensity. You should feel refreshed or lightly energized afterward, not exhausted.\nAfter two weeks, you can return to your normal exercise routine, including high\u2011intensity workouts \u2014 as long as the wound has healed. Most people heal within two weeks, but some may take longer. For those who heal more slowly, I sometimes recommend keeping the intensity low for up to a month.\nMany patients worry that high\u2011intensity exercise might cause the transplanted hair to fall out due to pressure. But applying force does not create pressure on the scalp in a way that would dislodge the grafts. I\u2019ve never seen hair fall out simply from exertion. After 3\u20134 days, the tissue begins to adhere. However, during the first 1\u20132 days, you must avoid bumping your head \u2014 impact can cause grafts to pop out.\nSo for the first 3\u20134 days, light exercise at about 50% of your usual intensity is fine. That\u2019s the level I recommend. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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