Pre- Procedure Instructions for Hair Transplant

TWO WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE:

▪ Stop taking any medications or vitamin supplements that contain aspirin, ibuprofen (e.g. Motrin, Aleve, Advil, etc.), herbs that increase blood flow or thin the blood (Echinacea, Gingko Biloba, Garlic), and Vitamin E for 2 weeks before the procedure. These medications increase your risk for bleeding making it very difficult for your newly transplanted grafts “to take.” Bleeding during the procedure also adds hours to the amount of time necessary to complete the procedure. Be sure to check with a pharmacist before using any over the counter medications. Many over the counter medications such as Alka-Seltzer, Bufferin, Excedrin, etc., contain aspirin. Pain, cold, flu, and allergy medications often contain aspirin or ibuprofen. Tylenol is OK.

▪ If you have symptoms of a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or body aches, please contact your doctor.

▪ Start taking Vitamin C with your doctor instruction as this helps with healing.

▪ Stop using any topical hair treatment products that increase blood flow to the scalp.

ONE WEEK BEFORE PROCEDURE:

▪ Refrain from alcohol one full week before and after the procedure. Alcohol makes you more likely to bleed during a surgical procedure.

▪ Refrain from smoking and nicotine products one week before your procedure. Nicotine constricts blood vessels making it difficult for oxygen rich blood to get to the surgical site.

▪ If you have ever experienced high blood pressure, asthma, chest pains or palpitations, liver or kidney problems, sleep disorders, or shortness of breath, it is extremely important that we have this information.

▪ Notify us about antibiotic allergies

▪ Please refrain from any form of casual exercise 3-7 days prior to surgery. If you weight train, body build or do strenuous cardio exercise, please refrain from this type of activity for at least 1 week prior to surgery. If you take any type of supplements for weight training/body building, please refrain from taking these products for one week.

▪ If you color your hair, please color it within one week of the transplant. Having any lighter colored re-growth makes the hair harder to cut and place.

NIGHT BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:

▪ Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Do not wash your hair or apply hair products the day of the procedure.

▪ Get Sufficient Sleep

▪ Please do not exercise the night before or morning of surgery

ON THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE:

▪ Eat a light breakfast (nothing fatty, fried or greasy). Avoid caffeine on the day of the procedure.

▪ We will provide you with lunch. Please inform the staff of any food allergies or restrictions.

▪ On the day of hair transplant procedure we will pick you up from hotel at 8:00 am in the morning. Please get ready on time

▪ Wear comfortable clothing that does not need to be pulled over your head. A button down or zippered shirt is easiest and some patients like to wear sweatpants for comfort. Valuables should be left at home.

▪ Cell phones need to remain off during your procedure unless being used to listen to music or podcasts.

▪ Please do not bring reading material or computers with you since you will be in a reclining position for the majority of the day and may be unable to use them.

▪ Family members or friends may not visit over the course of the day. Phone updates are available through the practice.

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