We like to make sure all your questions are answered. We found that a 15 minute call between you and Dr. Vinay is best.
Please schedule your call with Dr. Vinay at vip (1 min process).
You will need some medications for your procedure and aftercare. We will prescribe these for you and ask you bring them with you the day of your procedure.
Please fill out your prescription information at rx (2 min process).
We’ll want to check the progress of your healing around Day 14.
Please schedule an in-clinic follow up for 12-18 days after your procedure at at follow up. (1 min process)
• Johnson’s Baby shampoo (3oz is sufficient)
• Tylenol 500mg (24 tablet bottle is sufficient)
• Bacitracin/Neosporin/Polysporin (1 oz is sufficient)
• Horseshoe travel pillow (3oz is sufficient)
• Spray bottle (8 oz is sufficient)
• Under pads (5 pads is sufficient, optional to protect pillows/bed/close from getting dirty
• Ice packs (optional for swelling, two 5×5 packs is sufficient)
• Gauze pads (10 pads is sufficient)
• Mineral or baby oil (3 oz travel size is sufficient)
• Cotton balls (20 cotton balls is sufficient)
• Hydrocortisone ointment 1% (1 oz is sufficient, optional for itching)
• Small blunt-tipped kids scissors (5 inch)
• Hair detangler (4 oz is sufficient, optional if you have long hair)
• Gel shaving cream (3 oz is sufficient)
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If you are taking any of the following medications or supplements, please try to stop them 10 days prior to your procedure. If you are on other medications, please consult with your prescribing physician about whether those medications should stopped for your procedure. You can restart these medications 48 hours have you procedure has completed.
Please get your hair cut 1-3 days before your procedure with one of our partnering stylists:
Amy at Salon DJ (West Loop)
By appointment: (312) 964-5088 or www.salondjchicago.com/
Ron at Medinah Barber Shop (River North)
Walk-ins only 7a-5p Monday-Saturday, except Wednesdays
Getting your own haircut
If you decide to get a hair cut with your own stylist, please ask them for a “high & tight” cute using the following instructions:
1) Use a 0-guard clipper or trimming clippers. Which ever cuts more closely to your skin.
2) Clip the hairs on the back and side of your head. Clip from your neck up to 2cm below any area of hair thinning in your crown or 2cm below your hair cowlick/swirl. Clip side-to-side from the front of one ear to the front of the other ear.
3) Blend/taper your haircut to your liking, but do not go any shorter than a 2-guard within 2 cm of any thinning area.
Call Dr. Vinay at 815-351-2801 during your hair cut if you have questions.
On the day of your procedure, meet our team at 7:45am at our private clinic located at 3 East Huron St.
What you need:
• Bring the prescriptions we prescribed for you to your procedure, but do not take them.
• Wear button-up shirt that don’t have to pull over your head, where your new hairs will be.
• A ride home. Uber is fine.
The morning of your procedure:
• Eat a normal breakfast, but do not drink alcohol.
• If you wear a hair piece, please remove it along with any glue.
• Wash your hair and neck area normally.
• Do not place and leave-in products in your hair
Our procedure day tend to run smoothly because we only do on procedure a day. Here are the step we’ll go through.
1) MEET DR. VINAY AT 3. E HURON ST.
You’ll meet Dr. Vinay at our private clinic at 3 E Huron St (Northwestern Med Spa).
2) REVIEW YOUR GOALS
You’ll meet our transplant team and we’ll all review your goals.
3) NUMBING MEDICATION
Once you’re numb, you will not feel the rest of the procedure.
4) COLLECTION OF HAIR GRAFTS
While you lay on your stomach, we’ll collect individual grafts for 2-4 hours.
6) EVALUATE HAIR GRAFTS
We evaluate every hair graft to ensure its healthy for transfer.
7) DESIGN A NATURAL RESULT
We dedicate an entire step to designing the placement and direction of hairs.
8) INSERT NEW HAIR GRAFTS
Now that placement and direction of hairs are set, our team will insert hairs.
Please note that the video documents a Northwestern FUE procedure. Standard FUE procedures do not include haircuts, provided lunch, or aftercare supplies.
Here is what you an expect during your recovery.
PAIN
For almost all, pain is minimal. Usually, by the next day all you need is Tylenol.
ACTIVITY | EXERCISE | SEX
You can start light activity on Day 2, but no sweating or straining. On Day 5, you can sweat, but still no straining. On Day 10, sweating and moderate straining is fine. At 3 weeks, anything goes.
SHOWERING
You can shower the next day, but don’t get your hair wet. On Day 2, you’ll use soap and water to wash your new hair. The rest of our hairs, you can wash normally. On Day 5, you’ll start shampooing your new hairs lightly. On Day 10, you can shower normally.
WORK
You’ll have a dressing on for 2 days, but you’ll feel fine to work the next day. Review the activity restrictions to determine when you can safely work.
SUN
Minimize sun exposure for 5 days. On Day 5, you can wear a cap if you are in the sun. At 3 weeks, all is good, but sunscreen is best.
WEARING HATS
You can wear a cap starting Day 5, but make sure the brim doesn’t touch your new hair. At 3 weeks, anything goes.
SWELLING
Swelling occurs in about one-half of people but is only noticeable when hairs are placed in the front. If you have swelling, it typically peaks at day 4-5 and is gone by day 8-10.
BRUISING
It is very rare to have a bruise.
INFECTION
Infections are rare, but we place everyone on antibiotics.
Book a chat with Dr. Vinay to customize an experience for you.
I had a series of 4 PRP treatments and saw a lot of improvement. I would recommend Dr Vinay to anyone that needs help with hairloss.
I’m very grateful for this clinic. I had a lot of shedding after some stress. The entire team was supportive and got me back on track.
Dr. Vinay is a SUPERB surgeon!! He truly has a passion for his work.
Most helpful and honest consultation and hair specialist I’ve been to. Dr. V was very clear about options and expectations. Finally seeing the results and I am very happy with them. Have recommended him to many people!
I had PRP done a few weeks ago with Dr. Rawlani and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! He was extremely attentive to my concerns of hair growth. I felt super comfortable and the procedure was painless! I can’t wait to go back in a few weeks for my second treatment and begin seeing results!
I have been experiencing hair thinning since getting tape in extensions, no longer have those! I met with Dr. Vinay Rawlani to discuss my options and he created a whole plan for me! During the process, he has made me feel comfortable and heard. Sometimes talking about hair loss is an awkward topic making me feel insecure. I’ve been taking Nutrafol, and Minoxidil in combo with doing PRP every 4ish weeks! I can confidently and proudly say my hair is already thicker and healthier! Hair growth is an awkward and long, slow-seeming process BUT Vinay takes away the stress and worry! Also, need to mention his touch is very light so I could barely feel the numbing pre-PRP injections, almost painless! Cannot wait to share my results! Thank you, Dr. Vinay!
Almost 18 months out from my procedure and to say the least I’m very happy with the results. The entire team at Northwestern Hair including vinay kendall and carmen are the best. Everything was smooth. no hiccups. My entire procedure was hidden in 3 days. Highly recommend. I saw 3 consultants – this is the best team around.
It’s been 1.5 years since my husband did a hair transplant. I couldn’t be happier with the amazing results. His hair texture is stronger and of the same length as the rest of the hair and continues to improve. Dr. Vinay and his staff did a great job making the entire restoration process seamless. Their customer service is excellent and really makes you feel like they care. I would definitely recommend this place for all your hair restoration needs.
I started losing my hair and self-identity in my twenties. I spent 10 years looking for help before finding Northwestern Hair. Dr. Vinay is the kindest, most talented doctor you’ll ever meet. His positivity and amazing results have restored my confidence and forever transformed my outlook on life.
Dr. Vinay transformed my thin, balding hair into a thick head of dream hair. It was my biggest insecurity, and now I am beyond confident with my new look. I will forever thank the team at Northwestern Hair!
I am a stylist and have worked with Dr. Vinay Rawlani. After seeing clients before and after the procedures, it’s truly an amazing transformation that I would recommend to all my clients. I am always impressed by his attention to detail and dedication to care with follow ups after. I would recommend his services and look forward to seeing the amazing transformations to come!
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