Pre-Op Instructions before FUE Hair Transplantation

As most of the hair clinics today perform the advanced FUE technique, we are going to share with you the pre-op instructions before undergoing the FUE hair transplant.

The surgeons, generally, advise their patients to follow the pre-op instructions 15 days prior to the treatment.

Before the surgery, the patient should do the following:

Avoid taking Aspirins or any capsule that contains aspirins two weeks before the procedure because it leads to increased bleeding. Vitamin E supplements, arthritis drugs, and lbuprofen- all are responsible for causing increased bleeding. So, stop taking these medicines 3–4 days before the surgery.

Stop doing heavy exercises one week prior to the hair transplant in Kolkata. The heavy exercises such as weight lifting can thin the blood making the entire procedure difficult.However, it is believed that light workouts at about 50% are not at all bad before the surgery.

Do not trim your donor hairs during the pre-op period. If you cut your hair short before the surgery, then it will be difficult to hide the stitches. On the contrary, you should allow your hair to grow a little longer so that no one can notice the suture line.Let your hair grow to 2.5 to 3 inches on the back and sides to allow immediate camouflage of the stitch lines.

You should also stop smoking as it narrows the blood vessels and hinders the proper blood circulation. Therefore, most of the surgeons of hair transplant in Kolkata recommend their patients to abstain from smoking one week before the surgery to two weeks after the treatment.

On the day of the procedure, wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Do not apply gels, sprays, or other such styling products to your hair on that day. If you have enough time in your hands, then have your hair dyed light brown. It is important especially if you’re undergoing ARTAS robotic FUE surgery because the ARTAS robots find it difficult to identify the blonde or grey hairs.

Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages on that day. The caffeinated substances sometimes increase the bleeding and the sensitivity of the patient to the medications that are used during the treatment. Moreover, the caffeine may not let you relax which is very essential for the successful completion of the treatment.

Have a light breakfast before coming to the clinic. It will prevent nausea and dizziness during the operation.

Wear loose outfits on the day of the surgery. Do not wear a tee-shirt as you may find it difficult to pull the tee-shirt over the head after the procedure.

Always have someone who will pick you up and drop you home once the surgery is completed. As you will be given sedative, you may not be in a condition to drive the car yourself. So, it’s better to take someone with you to the clinic.

If you have any doubts, get it clear from your surgeon before you undergo the surgery to enjoy the long-lasting and natural results of hair transplantation.