What sould be considered before hair transplantation?
- If possible, you should quit smoking 1 week before the operation. If you can’t, you should try to reduce it. Remember that smoking will reduce the healing process.
- You should stop drinking alcohol 1 week before the operation.
- You should not consume coffee and caffeinated beverages.
- One week before hair transplantation, you should stop consuming green tea.
- You should inform the physicians who will do hair transplantation about the medications you use for chronic (diabetes, heart, blood pressure, etc.) or acute diseases.
- Stop using drugs that prevent clotting (heparin, aspirin, coumadin, etc.) and multivitamins 1 week before the operation. These drugs can cause an increase in bleeding.
- Stop applying medication and lotion to your scalp and hair 1 month before the operation.
- Wash your hair before the operation and do not use hair styling or hardening products such as gel or spray.
- Do not forget to have breakfast before coming to the hair transplant procedure. If your operation is in the afternoon, it will be benefical to have a light lunch before your arrival.
- Prefer the type of clothes that will not rub against your head during wearing and take off while coming to the operation and that you can wear and take off comfortably.Weaering a shirt will be the most comfortable.
- Be careful not to drive after hair transplantation. For this reason, if you are going to the operation from a long way with your vehicle, make sure that you have someone with you.
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