Prepare for hair transplant surgery - 2

1 - 3 Days before hair transplantation surgery

  1. Start taking any antibiotics if they are prescribed by your surgeon.
  2. Stop using any skin creams, such as Retin-A, per your doctor's orders.
  3. Don't party all night - gets lots of sleep. If you take sleeping pills check with the clinic in advance that the type of pills you use are okay and won't interfere with the drugs used in the hair transplantation.
  4. Stop any exercise as recommended by your surgeon.
  5. Wash you hair with an antiseptic / antibacterial soap / shampoo each day for the two or three days prior to the hair transplant. Do not use hair gel or mousse, or hairspray.
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On the day of hair transplant surgery

  1. Wash your hair with an antiseptic / antibacterial soap / shampoo. Do not use hair gel or mousse, or hairspray!
  2. Take antibiotics if they are prescribed by the clinic.
  3. Have a normal breakfast. It may be best to avoid caffeine so you are as relaxed as possible for the procedure. Your surgeon may ask you not to eat in the 6-12 hours prior to surgery, Please confirm with your doctor.
  4. Wear clothes that can be removed without pulling them over your head. After the surgery you will probably have a big bandage on your head (though in some clinics no bandage is applied to the scalp) and you do not want to dislodge the bandaging as you remove your clothes.
  5. If you wear contact lenses, eyeglasses, or dentures, bring the case with you and be sure that your name is clearly printed on it.
  6. Go to the lavatory before your procedure. There will be long periods when you have to lie / sit still for removing the donor area and for implanting the hair follicles. You can't go for a leak half way through.
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