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Before Your Hair Transplant: Preparation Guide

Preparing well in the days before a hair transplant helps the procedure run smoothly and supports healthy healing. In the run-up you will typically pause blood-thinning medicines and alcohol where advised, avoid smoking, arrange time off and travel, and follow any pre-procedure instructions from your team. What you stop and when depends on your medical history, so a surgeon or clinician confirms your personal plan first.

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  1. 01What to stop, pause or avoid
  2. 02What to arrange in advance
  3. 03The day and night before
  4. 04Habits that support healthy healing
  5. 05Extra planning if you are travelling from abroad
  6. 06What to expect
  7. 07FAQ
Avoid ~3 days beforeAlcohol
Reduce/stop where advisedSmoking
Only pause if told toBlood thinners
A few days typicalTime off

What to stop, pause or avoid

Certain substances can increase bleeding or interfere with healing, so your team will give you a personal list of what to pause and when. Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own — tell us what you take and a clinician will advise which items to continue and which to hold. Suitability and timing depend on medical assessment.

What to arrange in advance

A little planning removes stress on the day. Sort out travel and accommodation, plan for a few quiet days afterwards, and prepare loose, front-buttoning clothing so nothing has to be pulled over your head after the procedure. If you are travelling, keep your itinerary flexible enough to allow the first wash and a follow-up before you fly home.

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The day and night before

Get a good night's sleep, eat a normal breakfast on the day unless told otherwise, and wash your hair with a mild shampoo so the scalp is clean. Leave hair products, gel and colour out of your routine that morning. Bring your ID, any paperwork and a list of your medicines. If anything about your health changes before you arrive, let the team know so the plan can be reviewed.

Habits that support healthy healing

Some of the best preparation happens in the weeks beforehand, not just the day before. Good scalp and general health give your grafts the best environment to settle into, and a few small changes are worth making early where your circumstances allow.

Extra planning if you are travelling from abroad

International patients have a little more to organise, and coordinators usually help with the logistics. Aim to arrive with a day in hand rather than flying in and operating the same morning, and keep the return flexible so the first wash and a check can happen before you leave. Bring any regular medicines in your hand luggage, along with a note of doses, and confirm what documents you need for entry well ahead of time.

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What to expect

Step 1

About 2 weeks before

Share your full medical history and medicine list so a clinician can advise what to continue or pause. Book travel and time off, and start easing back on smoking where you can.

Step 2

About 1 week before

Avoid unnecessary blood-thinning supplements only if told to, keep alcohol moderate, and pack loose, front-opening clothing plus your regular medicines.

Step 3

3 days before

Stop alcohol from around this point, as it can affect bleeding and healing. Keep hydrated and rest well.

Step 4

The night before

Get a good night's sleep, keep hair product-free, and lay out your ID, paperwork and medicine list ready for the morning.

Step 5

On the day

Eat a normal light breakfast unless told otherwise, wash your hair with mild shampoo, keep caffeine light, and arrive relaxed. Tell the team of any last-minute health change.

Checklist

Before your procedure — quick checklist

  • Shared your full medical history and medicine list with the team
  • Confirmed which items to pause and when with a clinician
  • Avoided alcohol for the advised period
  • Arranged travel, accommodation and a few quiet days after
  • Packed loose, front-opening clothing and regular medicines
  • Washed hair with mild shampoo; no products on the day
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FAQ

Common questions

Should I stop taking my medication before a hair transplant?
Not without advice. Share your full medicine and supplement list with the team, and a clinician will tell you which to continue and which to pause. Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Do I need to shave my head before I arrive?
Usually no — shaving is done at the clinic on the day so it is even and to the right length. If you are considering an unshaven approach, discuss it during your consultation.
Should I stop smoking before a hair transplant?
Reducing or stopping smoking and vaping in the run-up is commonly advised because they can restrict blood flow and slow healing. Even cutting back in the days before helps; your team will give guidance for your case.
Can I drink coffee before the procedure?
Keep caffeine light on the morning of the procedure, as a lot can contribute to sensitivity. A normal small coffee is usually fine unless your team advises otherwise.
How long before a hair transplant should I stop drinking alcohol?
Alcohol is commonly avoided for around three days before the procedure because it can affect bleeding and healing. Your team will confirm the timing for your case.
Can I eat before the procedure?
In most cases yes — a normal, light breakfast is fine as the procedure is done under local anaesthetic. Follow any specific instructions your team gives you.
How many days off work should I plan?
Many people take a few days, and around a week is a common choice if the job is physical or you would rather wait until early redness settles. Plan for a few quiet days after the procedure regardless.
What should I bring on the day?
Your ID and any paperwork, a written list of your medicines, a loose front-opening top, and a loose hat or hood for later. International patients should keep medicines in hand luggage with a note of doses.

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