Preparing for FUE Hair Transplant Surgery
At Bauman Medical, Dr. Alan Bauman personally designs and performs minimally invasive, no-linear-scar FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant procedures tailored to each patient’s individual goals. Proper preparation in the weeks and days before the procedure helps protect the results, minimize complications, and ensure a comfortable surgical experience. Understanding what to expect before an FUE hair transplant is an important part of preparing for a successful procedure.
- Avoid aspirin, Vitamin E, garlic, and ginseng supplements, which can interfere with clotting; Tylenol is an acceptable substitute.
- If prescribed, continue oral minoxidil and finasteride before, during, and after your procedure.
- Continue topical minoxidil up through the morning of your procedure.
- Continue laser therapy up until the day before your procedure.
- Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. Smokers, ex-smokers, and anyone with a history of slow healing should discuss options with Dr. Bauman before their procedure.
- Cut, color, or perm your hair up until the day before surgery; these can resume two weeks after your procedure.
- Continue avoiding aspirin and blood-thinning herbs or supplements.
- Prioritize rest and proper nutrition.
- We will arrange your transportation to and from the office — you will not be able to drive yourself home.
- If you live more than 60 minutes away, plan to stay overnight in Boca Raton before and after your procedure. Our team can help coordinate accommodations.
On the morning of the procedure, patients check in through Bauman Medical’s private surgical elevator entrance in Boca Raton, where informed consent is reviewed and any questions are answered. Antibiotics, anti-swelling and anti-bruising medications, along with a mild sedative, are provided, and Low Level Laser Therapy is administered before the scalp is cleansed using Bauman Medical’s mechanical antiseptic scalp-wash system. After preoperative photos are taken, Dr. Bauman personally designs the donor and recipient areas with the patient’s input and marks the plan for approval.
Throughout the procedure, Dr. Bauman and a team of up to five microsurgical technicians work together. Dr. Bauman artistically creates each recipient site, determining the angle, orientation, and position of every transplanted follicle. Each FUE graft, containing one to three hair follicles, is then harvested individually.
The surgical team assists in sorting, counting, and placing the harvested grafts under Dr. Bauman’s supervision. The full procedure typically takes several hours, with breaks, lunch, and entertainment options available throughout. Most patients are discharged by early evening with a light bandage, prescriptions, and detailed aftercare instructions.
Once the procedure is complete, the healing process begins immediately. Patients can visit Bauman Medical’s FUE Hair Transplant Recovery page for a detailed overview of what to expect in the days, weeks, and months following surgery, from the 24-hour postoperative check through the 12-month results.
Patients struggling with hair loss are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Alan Bauman to explore personalized hair restoration options. Dr. Bauman and his team provide comprehensive, physician-led care, from the initial preoperative consultation through the final results. Bauman Medical has its headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida, and a satellite office in New York City, serving patients from Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and surrounding communities.
* Each individual's treatment and/or results may vary.
