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SURGICAL PROCEDURES: More About Hair Restoration
Preparing for Surgery
Hair restoration, like any other surgical procedure, requires a full medical consultation prior to the procedure. Discuss any health concerns or problems that you may have with your surgeon in advance. Alert your surgeon if you have allergies or are taking nutritional supplements or medications of any type (prescription, over-the-counter and herbal preparations).
Follow these guidelines to ensure optimum health going into surgery and during the recovery period.- Don’t take aspirin or any drug containing aspirin for at least two weeks before surgery. Aspirin can interfere with normal blood clotting.
- Avoid drinking alcohol a few days prior to the surgery.
- If you smoke, stop for at least two weeks before and after the surgery. Smoking reduces the rate of healing.
More Information About Hair Restoration
What You Need to Know
Why Men and Women Lose Hair
About the Procedure
Who is a Candidate?
Preparing for Surgery
Pain
Recovery
Risks
Costs
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