Pre Instruction
In order for us to provide you with the highest quality medical care, the following instructions are important for you to follow:
If you are older than 40 years of age, we will require to receive your ECG (not older than two weeks) and a fit for surgery certificate from the anesthetist at least couple of days before the date you’re booked for.
- 1 week before your scheduled procedure do NOT take Aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications (Ibuprofen etc.) as they will increase chances of bleeding.
- 1 week before your scheduled procedure do NOT take Aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications (Ibuprofen etc.) as they will increase chances of bleeding.
- 1 week before your scheduled do NOT take antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, beta blockers(Propanolol, etc..), blood thinners.
- 1 week before your scheduled procedure do NOT take any multivitamins including vitamin E and vitamin B, any food supplements and herbal products (Gingko, etc.) as they will increase bleeding.
- 5 days before your scheduled procedure STOP using Minoxidil (Regaine, Rogaine)
- 3 days before your scheduled procedure try to avoid any drinking of alcoholic beverages
- 24 hours before your scheduled procedure try to avoid any smoking of tobacco products as smoking will slow down healing.
- The morning of your procedure take a bath or shower and wash your hair thoroughly using regular shampoo. After shampooing, please rinse thoroughly and use a fresh clean towel to dry your hair.
- The morning of your procedure do NOT apply sprays or gels or dye or oil to your hair. If you wear a hairpiece or a hair system, please make sure it’s removed prior to your morning shower and not replaced before your procedure.
- The morning of your procedure eat something light for breakfast, but do NOT drink any coffee or any other caffeinated beverages.
- The morning of your procedure you’re advised to wear a shirt that unbuttons or other clothing that is loose enough around the neck, to avoid accidentally touching your head while putting your clothes back on after the procedure.