Seneca Medical Group • Post-Operative Instructions

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

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This is a guide for the post-operative period to outline instructions as well as answering some frequently asked questions. Our medical staff and customer care team remain at your disposal and would be happy to assist you with any queries.

MEDICATION

ANTIBIOTICS

STOMACH PROTECTION

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY*

PAINKILLERS

*Reduce salt and sugar consumption whilst taking anti-inflammatories.

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

DAY OF YOUR SESSION / /

Spray the recipient area with the saline solution provided every 30 minutes (not during sleep).

DAY 1 AFTER SESSION

Remove the bandage and wash only the donor area with the Seneca mild shampoo. Continue spraying the recipient area with the saline solution every 30 minutes. Start using the soothing lotion on the donor area.

DAY 2 AFTER SESSION

Continue washing only the donor area with the Seneca mild shampoo. Continue spraying the recipient area with the saline solution every 30 minutes.

DAY 3 AFTER SESSION

Continue washing the donor area and start washing the recipient area with the Seneca mild shampoo in the morning and the evening. Stop spraying the saline solution.

FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS

You must wash your head twice a day. Apply more pressure day by day. After that, you can go back to your normal washing routine.

Any other Seneca shampoo (for normal, dry or greasy hair) is to be used 2 months after the procedure.

Seneca pure tonic lotion is to be used 2 months after the procedure. Apply 2-3 times per week, after washing or during the day (to be left on scalp).

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

POST-OPERATIVE PRECAUTIONS

DO NOT touch the recipient area for the first 3 days.

DO NOT sleep on the newly placed hairs. The pillow should not touch the hair follicles at this stage. You may use a travel pillow to help (for 3-4 days).

AVOID sun exposure for 3-4 weeks. You can start wearing a loose fitted baseball cap (if needed) 3 days after the procedure.

DO NOT swim in the sea or in a swimming pool for at least 10 days.

DO NOT do excessive exercise for 10 days, especially weightlifting for at least 2 weeks.

DO NOT use a helmet for 3-4 weeks.

DO NOT use hair styling products (gel, sprays, etc.) for 1 month.

AVOID or minimise smoking for at least 7 days and do not consume alcohol whilst you are taking antibiotics.

REDUCE salt and sugar consumption whilst taking anti-inflammatories.

AVOID contact or friction from clothing for the first 5 days.

The first few days after your procedure are very important. By following the instructions carefully you can minimise risks which may affect the final result.

We recommend attending follow-up evaluations at 2, 6, 9, and 12 months after your session.

PREVENTATIVE TREATMENTS

PRP AUTOLOGOUS HAIR MESOTHERAPY

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Many of our patients require additional medical therapies. In some cases Platelet-rich Plasma, also called Autologous Hair Mesotherapy is a great option.

BLOOD OBTAINED

A small amount of blood (less than 20ml) is obtained from the patient’s arm.

CENTRIFUGATION

Whole blood is centrifuged to isolate and concentrate high numbers of platelets and growth factors.

PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTION

The enriched plasma is injected into the areas affected by hair loss in order to stimulate the growth and health of the hair follicles. For more information, please visit senecamd.com

PREVENTATIVE TREATMENTS

AFTERCARE PRODUCTS

Seneca Medical Group has designed a new range of shampoos, lotions and hair supplements that strengthen the hairs and delay any further hair loss. The products contain natural ingredients from the Mediterranean; they are paraben-free and have a special composition to maintain healthy and strong hair. We have products for all hair types and can be used by both men and women.

View full product range online at shop.senecamd.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF ITCHINESS OR DRY SKIN

There is no reason to worry. You may experience itchiness or dry skin during the first days after the procedure. This is part of the healing process. In that case, you may repeat the washing or simply spray with the saline solution.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE I FEEL NUMBNESS

Do not worry if you feel numbness. It is a common symptom after the use of local anaesthesia. It will last for a few days or weeks in some cases and you don’t need to take any medication.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF NOTICEABLE SWELLING

You may experience swelling between days 2 and 7 post-operatively. Swelling can start from the hairline and move to the forehead and end up to the area around the eyes and nose. This is nothing to worry about as it goes down after a few days. Be persistent in taking your medication. Gentle massage to the swollen forehead can help reduce the swelling. Try not to lean over for the first 3-4 days as this might effect the swelling as well.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PAIN

In case you feel pain, you can take painkillers like Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol/Codeine (Co-codamol). If the pain is intense and doesn’t go away with painkillers, please call the clinic for further advice.