You should avoid direct sunlight for two weeks following your procedure, as well as any strenuous exercise. There will be some scabbing as part of post hair transplant recovery. Despite the temptation, it’s best not to pick scabs and leave your hair to heal on its own. Hair replacement isn’t a good option for: women with a widespread pattern of hair loss throughout the scalp people who don’t have enough “donor” hair sites from which to remove hair for transplant people who form keloid scars (thick, fibrous scars) after injury or surgery people whose hair loss is due to medication …