Preparing for Hair Transplantation
This article will tell you about how to prepareyourself before hair transplatation ( Preparing hair transplantation )
Preparing hair transplantation (ฺBefore operation date)
- If you have regular medications, please inform the doctor.
- Finasteride and Minoxidil can be taken until the date of operation.
- Avoid vitamin supplements such as fish oil, ginkgo biloba, vitamin E, ginseng, and garlic 2-4 weeks before hair transplantation because they affect blood clotting.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and stop smoking at least 1-2 weeks before operation date.
- If you have a lot of gray hair, dye your hair one day before operation date.
- There is no need to cut your hair before come to clinic, the doctor considers the density and direction of the hair transplant before operation.
Preparing hair transplantation (ฺAt day of operation date)
- Have breakfast or lunch as usual. Except for tea and coffee.
- Wash and dry your hair before coming to the clinic.
- Wear button-front shirts to avoid disrupting the graft.
- Take time about 6-10 hours depend on among of the grafts.
- All of case, using PRP (Platelet rich plasma) before hair transplant at bald area.
- After operation, you should not drive yourself back. Due to you may feel dizzy after the hair transplant.
- Prepare a U-shaped pillow for sleeping with your head raised and your neck locked during the first 1-2 weeks after hair transplantation.
More information : Hair Transplant Timeline