FORHAIR - THE COLE HAIR TRANSPLANT GROUP

FORHAIR FUE Patient Guide 

 

Surgery Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Wash your hair thoroughly before you come in. After shampooing, please rinse thoroughly.

 

• Do not apply any hair product (spray, gel, serum, etc.) to your hair.

 

• Do not wear makeup including tinted sunscreens or BB creams.

 

• If you're wearing contact lenses, prepare a pair of glasses for emergency use. 

 

• Be certain to eat a light breakfast. Some people who have local anesthetic on an empty stomach feel faint.

 

 

 

 

• Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothing: a shirt with buttons in front or a zip up jumpers are usually best. It is advised that you do not wear any clothing that can come in contact with surgery areas(head). 

 

• Wear socks: op room is cold.

 

• When you arrive, we will provide you with a surgical gown (top & bottom). If you'd like to wear an inner, make sure it is a wide open neck top to avoid possible blood stains on collar. 

 

• Do not wear any fashion accessories. 

 

• A black beanie will be provided to cover bandages after the procedure and it will be removed the next day. You do not need to bring your own hat. 

 

 

 

 

• Payment: remaining balance for your surgery should be fully paid to begin the procedure. If you're using an credit/debit cards, your balance and daily or monthly limit needs to be checked beforehand.

 

• Driving or flying home the day of your procedure is not recommended, even if you have a companion. Public transport is recommended.

Uber in Korea: use the regular Uber app and it’ll change to UT once you register or download KakaoT app

 

• Bring your passport if you're eligible for tax refund. 

 

• Do not bring any valuables to the office. 

 

• Be on time for your appointment. In case, you're running late, make sure you contact your consultant/advisor.

 

 

 

 

• STEPS:

getting changed > entering surgical center > preparation for surgery > consultation with your surgeon (design) > operation

 

• We use local anesthesia. You will be fully awake during the procedure.

 

• You can watch Netflix. 

 

• Books, tablets, laptops and phones are not allowed inside the OP rooms. However, you may use your phone during the lunch break.

 

• You can monitor progress of the procedure on the screen next to TV.

 

• Lunch will be provided and break for 30 minutes. 

 

 

 

 

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• We advise patients to head back home/room to have a good rest after the procedure.

 

• You will be released from the clinic with your head bandaged and a beanie placed.

 

• Removal of the bandages/beanie appointment will be scheduled the next day. 

 

• You can take a shower. 

 

• Sleeping position: using the provided post-op pillow, you should sleep on your back. 

 

• Post-op medicine: please take them as guided.

In need of extra painkiller, you can take tylenol: no more than 2 tablets a day.