There are some minor preparations before your Follicular Unit Extraction procedure at clinic. The following instructions are organized according to the days and weeks before your procedure.
TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE
When you enroll with us, please call our office, to confirm your appointment and verify that we have received your laboratory test results. If you are taking any blood thinners, please let the doctor know immediately, as they may represent a contra-indication to surgery. These medications include Plavix, Coumadin, and Heparin. If you are taking broad beta-blockers, such as Inderal (Propranolol), please contact doctor as this medication may need to be changed to a select beta-blocker in advance of the surgery. With larger sessions of FUE, the entire back and sides of the scalp will be shaved to 2 mm in length the morning of surgery. For those having a smaller session, the doctor may shave a long strip that can be covered by the hair above it. If the doctor has indicated that he may be shaving a limited area, please leave your hair as long as possible on the back and on the sides, to cover the harvested area after your procedure. If there is any question regarding length, it is better to leave your hair on the long side as we can trim it to the appropriate length the morning of surgery.
THREE DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE
Do not drink any alcoholic beverages for at least three days prior to your procedure.
THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE
Shower the morning of your procedure and wash your hair very thoroughly using your regular shampoo. Do not apply sprays, gels, or any other styling products to your hair. If you wear a hair system, please remove it prior to shampooing and do not wear it before your procedure. Wear loose, comfortable clothing which does not need to be pulled on over your head. This will prevent dislodging your bandage or damaging your grafts immediately after surgery. Please do not wear any cologne or perfume the day of your procedure.
Eat breakfast the morning of your procedure. We will provide lunch. If your surgery is scheduled for the afternoon, have a light lunch before you arrive. Do not drink coffee or any caffeinated beverages on the day of your procedure. These substances may increase bleeding and your sensitivity to medications used during the procedure.
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