この記事の概要
When undergoing hair transplant surgery, pre- and post-operative care is important, and schedule management is the key to success. In particular, it must be coordinated with work and travel schedules. This article details how to manage your hair transplant surgery schedule and coordinate it with work and travel.
Pre-surgery schedule management
Counseling and preparation
Initial consultation: An initial consultation with a specialist is required before deciding on surgery. During this consultation, we will discuss your hair loss condition, health condition, and surgery details.
Health Checks: Blood tests and other health checks will be performed as needed. This will check whether you are suitable for surgery.
Deciding on the schedule: We will decide on the date for the surgery. We will take into account your work and travel schedule and make adjustments to allow for a post-surgery recovery period.
Preoperative preparation
Review of lifestyle habits: Before surgery, avoid alcohol and smoking and eat a nutritionally balanced diet. It is also recommended to reduce stress and get enough sleep.
Medication management: Report any medications you are currently taking to your doctor and make adjustments as necessary. Medications that thin the blood, in particular, may be stopped before surgery.
Hair Washing and Cleaning: On the day of surgery, it is recommended that you wash your hair the night before or the morning of surgery to keep your scalp clean.
Schedule on the day of surgery
Procedure of surgery:
Reception and confirmation: After arriving at the clinic, you will complete the reception and final confirmation of the surgery details.
Anesthesia and preparation: You will be given local anesthesia and prepared for the surgery.
Surgery: Hair transplant surgery will begin. Surgery usually takes several hours.
Rest in the recovery room: After your surgery, you will rest in the recovery room and receive instructions on post-operative care from your doctor.
Check your belongings:
Insurance card or identification card
Post-operative care supplies (clinic may provide)
relaxing clothing
Post-surgery schedule management
1 week from the same day
Rest and care: Immediately after surgery, you should rest at home and sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling. Avoid strenuous exercise or activities that put strain on your head.
Hair washing: For a few days after surgery, you will wash your hair in a special care method according to your doctor’s instructions. Light washing of your hair is usually possible from the 2nd to 3rd day after surgery.
Follow-up: A follow-up visit in the clinic is required within one week after surgery. This allows us to check the condition of the transplanted area and its recovery status.
1 week to 1 month
Resuming light exercise: You can resume light exercise from one week after surgery, but be careful not to put any strain on your head. Jogging and light stretching are suitable.
Return to normal life: Gradually return to normal life, but you should still avoid strenuous exercise or activities that put stress on your scalp.
1 month to 3 months
Returning to vigorous exercise: After one month after surgery, you can gradually resume vigorous exercise, but it is important to check with your doctor before returning completely.
Planning a trip: You can also plan a trip from this time. However, avoid traveling to areas with particularly harsh climates or high risk of infection.
How to coordinate with work
Taking vacation
Request for time off: Take time off to ensure sufficient recovery period before surgery. We will take at least one week off after your surgery and allow for additional time off if needed.
Work from home: If possible, choose to work from home during the initial post-surgery recovery period and work as much as you can.
Contact the workplace
Explaining to your boss and co-workers: Briefly explain the surgery to your boss and co-workers and tell them the reason for your leave. To maintain privacy, detailed explanations are not necessary, but it is important to contact us in advance to obtain cooperation.
Handover of duties: We will take over the necessary duties to ensure that duties proceed smoothly during your leave. Provide necessary information to delegates and team members.
How to coordinate with travel
travel timing
Pre-surgery travel: If you plan to travel before your surgery, allow at least a week of recovery time after returning home.
Travel after surgery: Long distance travel or travel to harsh climates should be avoided for one month after surgery. When planning a trip, carefully check your doctor’s instructions and create a schedule that is reasonable.
Care while traveling
Prepare the necessary care products: You need to take care of your scalp while traveling. Bring the care products prescribed by your doctor and provide appropriate care even when traveling.
Confirm emergency contact information: Confirm the contact information of local medical institutions and clinics in advance in case an emergency occurs at your destination.
in conclusion
Scheduling your hair transplant surgery is the key to success. Before your surgery, be sure to undergo counseling and health checks to make appropriate preparations. After surgery, it is important to allow a recovery period and make adjustments with work and travel as much as is reasonable. By following your doctor’s instructions and continuing proper care, you can support healthy hair growth and return to your daily life with peace of mind.
Hiro Clinic Hair Transplant
At Hiro Clinic, we recommend Natural Pro FUE treatment, which treats hairless areas where oral treatment or injection therapy is not effective, and leaves almost no visible scars. By harvesting hair roots from the back of the head and shaving the area, post-surgery management is easier, and only the required number is transplanted with a natural-looking finish. It can be performed as a same-day surgery using local anesthesia, provides gradual hair growth at an affordable price, and can be safely performed in Japan.
