Preparing for Your Hair Transplant
The right preparation is one of the biggest factors in a successful hair transplant. From a thorough medical evaluation to small day-of details, here is everything you need to do before your procedure at Estecapelli.
Why the Pre-Transplant Period Matters
The pre-hair-transplant period covers all the essential steps taken before the procedure begins. It includes a thorough medical evaluation, scalp analysis and determining the most suitable technique for you.
The donor area is assessed and the hairline design is carefully planned to achieve natural-looking results. Proper preparation during this period plays a key role in the overall success of the transplant.
How to Prepare for Your Hair Transplant
Follow these steps in the days leading up to your procedure. Swipe through each one below.
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Step 1
Your Health Status & Medications
Share any existing conditions — high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, hormonal disorders or other chronic illnesses — and list every medication you take regularly. Never stop a medication, including blood thinners such as Aspirin, without your doctor’s approval.
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Step 2
Alcohol, Smoking & Substances
Stop drinking alcohol at least 24 hours before the procedure and quit smoking at least one day before — ideally for a week afterwards too. Smoking reduces blood flow to the scalp and lowers graft survival. Avoid all recreational drugs.
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Step 3
Tests & Examination
Blood tests screen for infection risk, anaemia, blood-sugar levels and clotting factors. A TrichoLab AI analysis measures your hair density and donor-area capacity, and your hairline is designed in line with your facial proportions.
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Step 4
Nutrition & Sleep
Have a light breakfast on the day of the operation — never arrive on an empty stomach — and avoid heavy or greasy food. A good night’s sleep beforehand strengthens your immune system and supports a faster, smoother recovery.
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Step 5
Day-of-Operation Preparation
Wear comfortable, front-opening clothing such as a button-up or wide-necked top so nothing touches the grafts when you change. Remove all jewellery and accessories, keep your scalp free of gel, wax, spray or shampoo residue, and limit caffeine.
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Step 6
What to Avoid Beforehand
Avoid Aspirin and blood thinners (without doctor approval), energy drinks, and blood-thinning herbal teas such as green tea, ginseng and ginkgo. These can increase bleeding during the procedure and affect the result.
Before Your Transplant — Frequently Asked Questions
Should I stop my regular medication before the procedure?
Never stop any medication on your own. Tell us everything you take and we will advise you. Blood thinners such as Aspirin are only paused before the procedure under medical supervision.
Can I eat on the day of the operation?
Yes — have a light breakfast. Arriving on an empty stomach can disrupt your blood-pressure balance, but heavy or greasy food should be avoided.
How long before the procedure should I stop smoking?
Stop smoking at least one day before, and ideally avoid it for a week after as well. Smoking reduces blood flow to the scalp and can lower graft survival.
What should I wear on the day?
Comfortable, front-opening clothing such as a button-up shirt or a wide-necked top, so you never have to pull anything over the freshly transplanted area.
Have a Question Before Your Procedure?
Send us your details and our medical team will guide you through every step of your preparation — and answer any question you have before the day.
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