Two to four weeks before
- Cut down on smoking or stop altogether – nicotine reduces blood flow to the scalp.
- State any regular medication and pre-existing conditions when you register.
- Book your flight: arrive the day before the procedure, fly back on day three from the afternoon.
- Plan one or two days off and a quiet week afterwards.
One week before
- No alcohol.
- No blood thinners (e.g. aspirin) without prior consultation.
- No supplements that can affect blood clotting, such as high-dose vitamin E, omega-3 or ginkgo – also after consultation.
- No hair colouring and no chemical hair treatments.
The day before the procedure
- Wash your hair but do not use styling products.
- Do not cut your hair short yourself – the clinic does this to suit the method.
- Get enough sleep and drink plenty of water.
- In the evening your coordinator goes through the next day with you.
On the morning of the procedure
- Have a light breakfast; avoid large amounts of coffee.
- Wear comfortable clothing with buttons or a zip so you do not have to pull anything over your head.
- Leave jewellery and valuables at the hotel.
What to pack
- Shirts or tops with buttons or a zip.
- A soft, loose hat or cap for the flight home.
- A neck pillow for the first nights so you sleep upright.
- Passport or ID card (German, Austrian and Swiss citizens can usually enter Turkey with their ID card).
- Your regular medication.
What you do not need to bring
At Mese Medical you receive medication, care kit and the products for hair washing at the clinic. You also get a checklist for the time afterwards from us.
