Assessment of General Health Status and Chronic Diseases
Hair transplantation is within the scope of minor surgical operations performed under local anesthesia. However, after the patient’s health history is carefully evaluated against all risks that may arise, it should be ensured that it does not pose a risk for hair transplantation.At the beginning of the questions to be questioned;Health problems such as chronic disease, cardiological diseases, diabetes, asthma, kidney failure should be questioned. If there are treatable conditions before the procedure, it can be directed to the relevant branch physician and asked for approval. General health history should be evaluated by a specialist physician in the preliminary interview before hair transplantation.Medicines and Vitamins
Before hair transplantation, medications that are used continuously and some blood thinner aspirin derivative pain relievers should be interrupted. Medications used for a chronic disease should not be discontinued without the approval of the branch physician. Before the procedure, information should be given about the vitamins used for hair care, multivitamins, and the contents that the athletes apply intramuscularly.3 Days Before Hair Transplant
Alcohol intake should be stopped 3 days before hair transplantation, smoking should be limited to a maximum of 1-2 branches per day, if possible, it should not be smoked at all. Smoking adversely affects blood flow, narrowing the vessels and slowing circulation. In order for the transplanted hair to hold on and be nourished, good circulation is required. Therefore, smoking seriously affects hair growth.Blood thinners should be discontinued with the approval of the doctor, green tea and aspirin-derived pain relievers with blood thinning properties should not be used.Hair dye and chemical hair care products should not be applied to the hair.Operation Day
We recommend that you take your sleep and come rested on the night of the procedure, staying still for a long time during the procedure, which lasts for 6-8 hours, may inevitably cause fatigue. Resting and getting your sleep will help you have a more comfortable procedure.Take a shower on the day of the procedure and make sure your scalp is clean.Have a light breakfast, there will be a lunch break between the procedure, but staying hungry for a long time may cause blood sugar to drop.Do not cut or shorten your hair.On the day of the procedure, choose clothes with buttons or zippers, such as a shirt, that you will not have difficulty in putting on.During the Operation
Hair transplantation is a very delicate and delicate procedure. The slightest movement during the procedure means unnecessary trauma to the tissue. Permission may be requested to move, and it can be acted upon after the person performing the operation gives permission.It is important for people who spend time on their mobile phones or talk using gestures not to talk during the operation.During the operation, there is no break for smoking etc.Since the waiting time of the extracted grafts outside the body should be minimal, rest breaks should be kept short.The 10-day washing process after hair transplantation not only moisturizes the skin with a nourishing and restorative lotion, but also helps to eliminate the dark, clotted, uncomfortable appearance caused by light bleeding in the form of leakage after the procedure.
1. Step
The first wash is done on the 2nd day after the procedure (48 hours later), during this period, body bath can be done without touching the planting area with water.2. Step
Before washing, the forehead band and the bandage on the nape are carefully removed without damaging the planting area.3. Step
The repair lotion box given by our center is shaken and the whole area is covered with a thin layer so that there are no gaps in the planting area. It spreads homogeneously in the direction of the hair follicles with small touches. It can be applied to the donor area by applying a thin layer. After applying the lotion, wait 20-30 minutes.4. Step
The spray is purified with small touches under warm and non-pressurized running water, and the donor area is cleaned with a rubbing motion.5. Step
After the lotion is completely cleansed, the given special shampoo is rubbed in enough wet hands and foamed, and applied to both the planting area and the donor area from which the roots are taken, with light touches.6. Step
1-2 minutes after the shampoo is applied, it is cleaned under warm and non-pressurized water.Important Note !
Untreated areas other than the transplant area and the donor area can be dried with a paper towel. To dry the planting area, towels, napkins, etc. Do not use materials. Drying can be done from a distance of 20-30 cm in the warm mode of the blow dryer.After the first wash, this process is repeated every day, send a photo to your health consultant after each wash.Instructions After Hair Transplant
We would like to draw your attention to the issues to be considered after hair transplantation. No matter how successful the operation is, the instructions that are not applied after the operation will directly affect the whole operation. For this reason, strictly following these instructions plays a major role in achieving the intended result.Post-Operation Drug Use
There is a treatment protocol for medical drugs to be used for 5 days after hair transplantation. These drugs should be used by everyone who has the procedure, unless there is an allergic condition. It consists of 4 drugs: antibiotics, pain relievers, edema solvents and stomach protectors. Please use your prescription as described.Post-Operation Rest
We want all our patients who have had the operation to remain in the supine position with the head resting at 45 degrees for 2 days after the procedure. If the liquids given under the skin are kept in an upright position, an unpleasant image will appear as they will descend to the face with the effect of gravity. During this 2-day period, any contact with the planting area should be avoided.Contact with Planting Field
For 48 hours after the procedure, the planting area should not be touched in any way. Particular attention should be paid to bumps and rubbing after the operation. While passing through low points, getting on and off the vehicle, wearing clothes, putting on and taking off the protective hat, these environments should be avoided, considering that pets and small children may come into contact with them. In addition, it should not be forgotten that the planting area can be touched only during hair washing for 10 days.Sleeping Position
The neck pillow that will be given after hair transplantation should be used for at least 5 days and sleep in the supine position. The neck pillow will prevent the planting area from contacting the pillow and different surfaces in involuntary turns.Hat Usage
A wide hat is given after the procedure and should be used for 10 days. It is important to use a hat against situations that may damage the planting area or cause infection, such as scorching sunlight, extreme cold, dust, rain. You may not wear a hat indoors. It is necessary to wait 20 days for berets and woolen hats.Alcohol and Cigarette Use
Alcohol and cigarettes should not be consumed for 3 days after the procedure. Smoking negatively affects blood flow, alcohol has a blood thinner effect and may cause the transplanted grafts to come out of the canal with bleeding.Sexual Relationship
Sexual intercourse should be avoided for the first 3 days after the procedure. Any activity that will increase the heart rate and blood pressure may cause the grafts to move in the canal, perhaps to come out of the canal.Entering the Sea and Pool
Against the risk of infection after the procedure, sea, bath and sauna should be suspended for 20 days.Sports
After hair transplantation, heavy sports activities such as bodybuilding and football match should be suspended for 20 days. Since the grafts can move in the canal with straining, staying away from this and similar sports activities directly affects the success of hair transplantation. Cardio and light tempo walking can be done 10 days after the procedure.Clothes
During the 10-day crusting period after the procedure, clothes with a wide collar, shirt or zipper should be preferred. Clothing that may contact the planting area should not be preferred.