Hair Restoration
Care Instructions
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
- One week before appointment: Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and other NSAIDs, as well as oral or systemic steroids.
- Day of procedure: Arrive with clean, product-free scalp.
- Hydrate well before appointment.
Post-Treatment Guidelines
First 24 hours:
- Avoid washing your hair
- Do not apply hair products (sprays, gels, dry shampoo)
- Avoid touching, scratching, or massaging the treated area.
- Avoid intense exercise, heat exposure, saunas, or hot tubs.
After 24 hours:
- You may wash hair and apply topical products including minoxidil
- Resume normal exercise
After 7 days:
- Hair can be colored, permed, or chemically treated
Avoid Post-Treatment:
Do not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) or systemic steroids for one week following procedure. If needed, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe.
