PRE OP INSTRUCTIONS
For FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) Hair Transplant
Pre-Op Instructions for Hair Transplant
To ensure the best results and minimize complications, please carefully follow the instructions below before your procedure:
Two Weeks Before Procedure
- Avoid blood thinners such as clopidogrel (Plavix), warfarin (Coumadin), apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), dabigatran (Pradaxa), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), or similar NSAIDs unless otherwise instructed. If you are medically prescribed a blood thinner, please check with your physician before stopping it. Several antidepressants can also increase bleeding.
- Stop supplements that can increase bleeding, including:
- Vitamin E
- Fish oil / Omega-3
- Ginkgo biloba
- Garlic supplements
- Ginseng
● Avoid alcohol and smoking. These reduce blood flow and impair healing.
● Avoid any hair coloring, chemical treatments, or harsh products.
24 Hours Before Procedure
● Do not drink alcohol or caffeine.
● Get a full night's rest.
● Avoid any strenuous exercise.
Day of the Procedure
- Eat a light breakfast unless instructed otherwise. Avoid greasy or heavy meals.
- Take all prescribed medications unless told otherwise.
- Wear a button-up or zip-up shirt — avoid anything you have to pull over your head.
- Wash your hair and scalp thoroughly with shampoo in the morning. Do not apply any hair products (gel, spray, oils, etc.)
- Bring snacks and water—the procedure can take several hours.
Guardian
Have arrangements for someone to pick you up and take you home