{"id":8106,"date":"2024-11-22T06:08:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T06:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwesternhair.com\/?page_id=8106"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:20:27","slug":"prepare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northwesternhair.com\/zh\/prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing For Your Northwestern FUE Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Preparing For your Procedure<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your To Do List<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We like to make sure all your questions are answered. We found that a 15 minute call between you and Dr. Vinay is best.<\/p>

Please schedule your call with Dr. Vinay at vip<\/a> (1 min process).<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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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.<\/p>

Please fill out your prescription information at rx<\/a> (2 min process).<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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On the day of your procedure, come to 3 East Huron St<\/span> with a button up shirt, the prescriptions we prescribed you, and plans for a ride home (Uber is fine). Dr. Vinay will tell you the time when you speak (typically between 7-830am)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The morning of your procedure:<\/strong>
\u2022 Eat a normal breakfast, but refrain from caffiene<\/span>.
\u2022 If you wear a hair piece, please remove it along with any glue.
\u2022 Wash your hair and neck area normally.
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Your day may be different depending on the customizations, but this is what you can typically expect.<\/p>

Watch Dr. Vinay get his procedure:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here are the step we\u2019ll go through.<\/p>

1) PROFESSIONAL HAIR CUT<\/strong>
Our professional stylist partners make your buzzcut look as good as possible.<\/p>

2) REVIEW YOUR GOALS<\/strong>
You\u2019ll meet our transplant team and we\u2019ll all review your goals.<\/p>

3) NUMBING MEDICATION<\/strong>
Once you\u2019re numb, you will not feel the rest of the procedure.<\/p>

4) COLLECTION OF HAIR GRAFTS<\/strong>
While you lay on your stomach, we\u2019ll collect individual grafts for 2-4 hours.<\/p>

5) EVALUATE HAIR GRAFTS<\/strong>
We\u2019ll order lunch from your preferred restaurant in the area.<\/p>

6) EVALUATE HAIR GRAFTS<\/strong>
While you\u2019re having lunch, we evaluate every hair graft to ensure its healthy.<\/p>

7) DESIGN A NATURAL RESULT<\/strong>
We dedicate an entire step to designing the placement and direction of hairs.<\/p>

8) INSERT NEW HAIR GRAFTS<\/strong>
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These medical issues can impact your procedure, but we can control for them if we know ahead of time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We recommend holding all alcohol and drugs for 48 prior to your procedure and for 10 days afterwards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To minimize bleeding and ensure the best healing, please avoid blood-thinning medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, and certain herbal supplements<\/strong> for at least 10 days prior to your procedure<\/strong>.<\/p>

If you are taking any prescription medications, over-the-counter pain relievers, or herbal\/vitamin supplements<\/strong>, please discuss them with Dr. Vinay during your pre-procedure call<\/strong>. He will review which are safe to continue and which should be paused temporarily.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Here is what you an expect during your recovery.<\/strong><\/p>

PAIN<\/strong>
For almost all, pain is minimal. Usually, by the next day all you need is Tylenol.<\/p>

ACTIVITY | EXERCISE | SEX<\/strong>
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.<\/p>

SHOWERING<\/strong>
You can shower the next day, but don\u2019t get your hair wet. On Day 2, you\u2019ll use soap and water to wash your new hair. The rest of our hairs, you can wash normally. On Day 5, you\u2019ll start shampooing your new hairs lightly. On Day 10, you can shower normally.<\/p>

WORK<\/strong>
You\u2019ll have a dressing on for 2 days, but you\u2019ll feel fine to work the next day. Review the activity restrictions to determine when you can safely work.<\/p>

SUN<\/strong>
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.<\/p>

WEARING HATS<\/strong>
You can wear a cap starting Day 5, but make sure the brim doesn\u2019t touch your new hair. At 3 weeks, anything goes.<\/p>

SWELLING<\/strong>
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.<\/p>

BRUISING<\/strong>
It is very rare to have a bruise.<\/p>

INFECTION<\/strong>
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