TIMELINE FROM BALD TO HAIR with Doctor William Lindsey - Mclean VA:
*Note that this timeline was for 3500 grafts (personal experience)
7:20 AM -Arrive at the Facility
7:30 - 7:45 AM - Sign forms, take valium (muscle relaxer), and the doctor draws the hair pattern
7:45 - 8:15 AM - Strip extraction from back of head
8:15 - 9:00 AM - Dr. Lindsey will place holes for grafts
9:00 - 12:30 PM - Hair technicians place grafts
12:30 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH (ordered and delivered to the facility -
How should you care for your hair:
1.) Vitamins are always a good bet; however, wait until after you heal as some may cause the blood to thin out. Your best bets are vitamin A, B, and E series for good hair growth.
2.) Your diet will determine how you heal: Prepare meals that are healthy in nature. Remember, you will be sitting around a lot while you heal, so portion your meals out well.
3.) Drink plenty of fluids: Water, Orange Juice, Pomegranite Juice, Mango Juice (you get the idea). Thi
Between day one (1) through six (6), you may experience the following:
1.) Dehydration (you may find yourself drinking lots of water). I'm not an expert in H20, but any shock to the body probably starts this process.
2.) Day 1 and 2, you may find yourself a little red on top. Don't worry, by Day 3, the scalp begins to relax and cells begin to heal.
3.) You may feel tightness, numbness, and even pain in the donor area. Some of this may be from the stitches being tight and the other a part o
How to prepare for a hair transformation surgery:
The following things should be done when preparing for surgery; especially if you live alone.
1.) I would suggest performing this in the winter time when you are forced to stay indoors and away from activities for a few weeks.
2.) Go out a few nights before and purchase groceries. You probably won't feel like leaving the house for a few days due to the doner area incision
3.) Prepare your immune system several days in advance (e.g., Vitam
Research:
Hair restoration today has become a general science in which these medical facilities have popped up on every corner and performing the work isn't rocket science. However, there are several things to consider when having hair restoration; these include:
1.) Plasic surgeon vs. general doctor
2.) Shaved head or no shaved head
3.) Head Wrap / no Head Wrap
4.) Doctor performs the recipient area incisions / hair techs perform each incision.
5.) Stitches versus Staples
The cost
