Tips To Follow Before Hair Transplant Surgery

After discussions with your surgeon, if you decide on going in for a hair transplant surgery, then you would need to follow certain dos and don’ts in order to prepare for hair transplant surgery. While your surgeon will outline them for you, we decided to give you a comprehensive list for your reference. We have categorized the instructions as a countdown to the surgery so that you know when to start following each of these instructions as your prepare for hair transplant surgery.

* Stop Smoking

Stop smoking at least two weeks prior to the surgery since smoking can delay the healing of the surgical wounds. Smoking also curtails the blood flow to the skin and the scalp which may mar the final result of the surgery.

* Massage your scalp

Massage your scalp every night with a light oil like coconut oil or almond oil. This will improve circulation, help you relax and also cause hair growth in the healthy hair follicles.

* Get tested

If you are above 45 years of age, then it is advisable to get a round of tests to check your ECG, Blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Run the results through the surgeon to make sure you have a go ahead to undergo the surgery on the appointed date.

* No blood thinners

Do not take any blood thinners two weeks before the surgery as they may cause too much bleeding and interfere with the surgery.

* Do not cut your hair

Stop trimming your hair when you have two weeks left for the surgery. The surgeon would shave a small portion of your scalp during the surgery in order to harvest follicles, but that is done on the day of the surgery. It is best to let your hair grow so that the length can help conceal any scar left behind by the incision during the surgery.

* Hair Loss Medication

You may be advised to apply medication like minoxidil to curb the hair loss.