The Day You Will Get Your Hair Back!
“That was easy! I can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner!”
Below is what you can expect on the day of your procedure. Every patient is different but we usually find that patients think the procedure was much easier than they expected and they are surprised at how comfortable it is.
Day of Surgery
Prior to the Procedure
Tour
When you arrive one of our surgical assistants will show you to the procedure room where they will answer any questions or concerns you may have
Before Pictures
They will take some “before” pictures for your confidential file
Pre-Op Meds
You may be given some medications to prevent swelling and infection
Donor Area Shaved
Your hair in the donor site area will be shaved. Max Growth patients will be shaved using the ‘stealth’ technique.
Ergonomic Chair
You will be seated in an ergonomic chair designed specifically for this type of procedure.
During Procedure
Hair is Harvested
The procedure begins and permanent hair is removed for transplant. Max Growth patients will able to watch movies, listen to music and speak with our surgical assistants. ARTAS® patients will be facedown. Both patients can take bathroom breaks.
Local Anesthetic
The doctor will administer a local anesthetic to the RECIPIENT area.
Recipient Area Mapped Out
Doctor will map the transplant area showing angles, direction and pattern of implantation.
Hair Placement (1-3 hours)
Follicular units will then be transplanted into the recipient sites. This will take one to three hours depending on your treatment plan. During this time, you are able to watch movies, listen to music and speak with our surgical assistants.
Post Operative Same Day
Post-Operative Pictures
They will take pictures afterwards to document the procedure for your confidential file.
Hair is Post-Operative Instructions
The doctor will provide instructions about how to care for your transplanted follicles. We will go over post-operative instructions with you and ensure that everything is clear and well understood.
Post-Operative Package
You will be presented with a post-op after care package consisting of various medications such as antibiotics, mild pain relievers, shampoo and other assorted items to help make your healing time go as smoothly as possible.
One to Two Days After the Procedure
Appearance
Expect mild swelling in the forehead area – this usually dissipates during week one. Some minor blood clotting may develop at incision sites.
Follow-up Call
A staff member will contact you to answer any further questions you may have and to see how you are feeling
Wash Hair
We ask that you gently wash your hair starting the day after the procedure and every day after that for a week.
Time off Work
Most Max Growth patients take just 5 days to a week off work and ARTAS® patients take of 1 to 2 days. Hair transplant surgery is often completed in one session and expected time off work is not necessary for recovery.
Daily Activities
You can return to normal daily activities, pending doctor’s approval.
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