Before Hair Transplant

What should be considered before hair transplant operation?

There are many important issues that patients should pay attention to before the operation. In this article, which includes information about the consultation process, preparation for the operation and the operation day; What should be considered before hair transplant, how to prepare for the operation and hair transplant. We answered questions such as what should be considered during the operation.

Health problems

Before hair transplant operation, you should inform us about your current health problems and the medications you regularly use. If you have a chronic disease, you should consult your physician about the planned hair transplant operation and get his approval before the operation.

Drugs used

If you are using it 3 days before the operation, you should stop using Aspirin and similar blood thinners. However, it is important to get approval from your doctor in this regard. The fact that you will leave blood thinners for a while should not put your health at risk.

Alcohol, smoking and caffeine use

We recommend that you stay away from alcohol and caffeine 1 day before hair transplant operation. These substances can reduce the effectiveness of local anesthetics. In addition, the blood-thinning effect of alcohol can adversely affect the operation process.

Smoking can reduce blood flow to the scalp. This can lead to consequences such as narrowing of the vessels and adversely affecting the growth of the transplanted hair . For this reason, take care not to smoke or consume alcohol 1 day before and 1 week after the operation .

Pre-operative preparation

Before hair transplant operation, you should take a shower in the morning and take care of your personal hygiene. Do not use any product (hair styler, etc.) other than shampoo on your hair. Note that the operation may take up to 4-8 hours. Therefore, come to the operation feeling sleepy and rested. Also, do not forget to have a light breakfast before coming to the operation.

Clothing selection

Hair transplantation operations can take up to 4-8 hours, depending on the technique used and the number of grafts needed. For this reason, you should choose clothes that you can be comfortable in during this time. However, we recommend that you wear a button-down shirt or a wide-necked T-shirt to avoid damaging your scalp. In fact, it will be good if you continue to wear this style in the weeks after the operation.

Operation day

Note that the operation may take up to 4-8 hours. Companions are not allowed in the operation room. Your companions will be hosted in our waiting room. You should avoid chewing gum, talking a lot and using the phone during the operation.