Before Surgery

• No strenuous physical activity for 3-5 days prior to surgery.
• Wash your hair, allow hair to grow at least one half inch on back and sides.
• Eat a normal meal before surgery.
• Do not wear a t-shirt or anything that needs to be pulled over the head, i.e. wear a button-up shirt.
• Avoid the use of aspirin, vitamin E, Rogaine, Marijuana, alcohol the week before surgery.

After Surgery

• There may be redness in the areas of transplant, and expect scab formation for the next 7-10 days.
• Occasionally your forehead will swell post-operatively.
• You are expected to wash the graft area daily.  Instructions will be given on how to do that.
• You may experience post-operative shock loss at about 3-4 weeks following a procedure.
• Sleep with your head elevated for 3-4 nights (extra pillows are usually sufficient).
• No strenuous physical activity for 3-5 days after surgery.
• Do not rub or pick scalp area.
• Hair products may be restarted at 5 days.
• Hair coloring and perms should be avoided until sutures are removed.