Preparing for surgery before you have a hair transplant at Beverly Hills Hair Restoration

Once Dr. Kahen has determined that you are a good candidate for surgical hair restoration. As a patient it is normal to look forward to the day of the surgery with both anticipation and some apprehension. The best way to overcome anxiety is to be prepared for your surgery .Take time to learn about hair restoration and the options that are available to you. If our patients would like to meet with a previous patient that already had the procedure done we can arrange for you to take a up close look at how natural and full the outcome is. By learning about hair restoration, you will be more confident as you prepare for surgery.

It is very important to listen to instructions and follow the pre- and post- operation instruction we give to you, This cannot be emphasized strongly enough. Before surgery grow your hair out particularly on the back and sides of your head. This is where the hair will be extracted. After the removal of the donor hair strip, it helps if the hair is longer where we take a strip from, it covers the small incision. Two weeks prior to surgery stay out of the sun. Avoid Vigorous exercise the week before surgery. Dr. Kahen will need a list of all medications your taking up to the period in preparation for surgery. This includes over the counter medication and supplements. It is very important that you tell Dr. Kahen if you are on any sort of blood thinners, aspirin, steroidal agents, ginseng, balboa, ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, and Aleve.Tylenol and other paracetamol-based drugs are usually permitted.

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