Hair restoration or hair transplantation is a delicate process and it is therefore important for you to clearly and completely understand the nature, advantages, and goals of this procedure so that you can be assured of the best results.
Pre–Operative Instructions for FUE Hair Transplants:
- The hair transplant clinic or surgeon may advise you to stop using medications such as Gingko biloda, Vitamin B and E, Aspirin, and multivitamins. The use of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be permitted.
- It is suggested that you should avoid using alcohol, cigarettes, and anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. Ibuprofen) 2-3 days before the hair transplant procedure. It is also recommended that you do not over-expose the scalp to the sun.
- You must make arrangements for transportation from the clinic back to your home if local anesthesia or any other sedative is administered to you.
- If you have gray hair and you color it, it is best to color within 3 days before the hair transplant procedure so that the surgeon can have better visualization of hair.
- The donor area hair may be trimmed very short for allowing the extraction of hair. This may, depending upon the count of grafts to be transplanted, involve trimming a small area on the sides and/or back of the scalp.
- The surgeon or clinic may recommend you to take Vitamin C 1000 to 2000 mg a day for a period of one week ahead of the procedure to assist healing. Vitamin K 50 to 80 micrograms a day may be suggested by some surgeons for five days before the procedure to reduce bruising; it may be continued for 2 more days after the procedure.
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Day of The Procedure:
- On day of the hair transplant procedure, you must have a regular breakfast but must avoid coffee or caffeinated beverages.
- You must wear loose and comfortable clothing. It is suggested to remove all jewelry, contact lenses, and spectacles.
Post-Operative Instructions For FUE Hair Transplants:
- The clinic or surgeon may recommend use of certain medications. You should use them as per the suggested dosages and timings.
- Antibiotic ointment may be recommended and is ideally applied on the donor area twice a day for the first 5-6 days after the hair transplant procedure.
- You should ideally sleep the head slightly elevated by using a recliner chair or several pillows and preferably place a towel under the head.
- You should avoid swimming, heavy exercises, weight lifting, smoking, and alcohol consumption for at least 4-7 days.
- You will be advised to wear a hat to avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
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