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Surgical Hair Restoration > Preparing for Surgery



Preparing for Surgery

You will receive specific instructions form your surgeon on how to prepare for your hair transplant surgery. It is imperative that you follow these instructions to the letter to help insure that your surgery is uneventful and without complications.

The guidelines provided will include information on drinking, smoking, and avoiding certain vitamins and medications. If you smoke it is extremely important to STOP at least two weeks prior to surgery and for a least one month after your procedure. Smoking inhibits blood flow to the skin and can interfere with healing and the final outcome of your hair transplant.

You should wash your hair the morning of the surgery and of course avoid using any styling products that day. Most surgeons suggest not cutting your hair for a least one month prior to surgery to insure donor site coverage.

ou should NOT drive home alone after the surgery. You should arrange for a ride and should plan to take it easy for a couple of days. Even though many doctors claim that you can return to work after a day or two, realistically you should plan on taking a least one week off from your job.

Reviewed by Paul J. McAndrews, MD

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