The following indications are very important before the operation, in order to guarantee maximal quality in the intervention:
- Do not practise any sport or physical effort 5 days before surgery.
- If you use Minoxidil you should stop the treatment 2 weeks before surgery, if you use Finasteride you can continue taking the usual dose.
- Aspirins or anti-inflammatories cannot be taken during the 10 days prior to surgery. Tell your doctor if you are using any anti-coagulant for treatment before transplant.
- Do not take any vitamin complex, including vitamins E and B, 10 days before the intervention because they increase bleeding. Also avoid any herbal product during the same week.
- Do not drink alcohol at least 3 days before the transplant and avoid drinks with caffeine (e.g. coffee, Coca Cola...), because they increase bleeding and sensitivity to the drugs used in the transplant.
- You can continue with your usual medication for HBP, hypoglycemic agents, gastric protector, etc.
- Drink plenty of water the day before surgery.
- Do not smoke 24 hours before surgery, because it delays healing and increases possibilities of infection, so that the survival of the grafts may be compromised.
- The same morning of the intervention, when having a shower you should wash your head with normal shampoo making sure to remove any remaining product that you may be using for your hair (hair gel, hair spray, etc.).
- Do not shave the hair.
- Come with a button-down and/or zipper shirt.
- Have a normal breakfast on the morning of the transplant, just avoid drinks with caffeine (e.g. coffee, Coca Cola...).
- We advise you not to drive back home since you may take some medication causing drowsiness.
- It is necessary to make tests that reflect data such as “blood count, glycemia, ionogram, coagulation, AIDS, Hepatitis B and C”. An electrocardiogram will also be required, no more than 2 weeks before the intervention in case of being older than 60 years and/ or with previous cardiac pathology.
