Flying after a HT

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  • elysium
    Junior Member
    • Jun 2019
    • 5
    #1

    Flying after a HT

    Hi guys,

    Nice to connect with you all.

    I am 38 years old (Norwood 2/3) and I am scheduled to have a surgery with Rahal in Toronto in October to fill in my widows peak, estimated at 1500 grafts.

    The flight back to London is 6.5 hours and I am seeing a lot of conflicting information about when it is OK to fly after a HT, so I was hoping I could hear of some of your experiences for those who have done so?

    Following the procedure I will be icing, keeping my head elevated at all times, taking fish oil, CBD and arnica and even though I don't like taking pharmaceuticals when not absolutely necessary, I am not against adding prednisone if it helps.

    The Rahal clinic wants me to stay for 5 nights, but I have seen some surgeons say you can fly back the very next day or basically when you like.

    I appreciate they care for their patients, but I'm still interested in hearing of some of other first hand experiences, especially as I have a family I'll want to be getting back to, and I work weekends.

    Much appreciated guys, thank you.
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    • elysium
      Junior Member
      • Jun 2019
      • 5
      #2
      Just to add, I am doing PRP as well.

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        • simrangoyal
          Junior Member
          • Dec 2018
          • 2
          #3
          Normally, you need to rest about a week after Hair Transplant Surgery for better results and recover fast.

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            • Spex
              Dr Representative
              • Nov 2008
              • 4289
              #4
              Hi there,

              Ive done a video on travelling and a topic.
              See my video page here to help

              SPEXHAIR Q&A VIDEO’S - Spex Hair Consultation
              https://www.spexhair.com/spexhair-qa-videos/


              Regards
              Spex
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                • elysium
                  Junior Member
                  • Jun 2019
                  • 5
                  #5
                  Hi,

                  I just sat through the travel video and didn't hear a mention about swelling and how many days post surgery we should wait before travelling.

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                    • Spex
                      Dr Representative
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 4289
                      #6
                      Swelling is very different for all but with Rahal patients it tends to be a guarantee due to the volume of saline. Id wait if i were you 4/5 days post op before travelling. Mother nature is best aid and keeping elevated. Everything else is fluff as the swelling is due to saline solution which needs exit the body, via the face.
                      Regards
                      aSpex
                      Spex Hair Consultation – Professional Hair Loss Consultant
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                      A world renowned hair loss and hair transplant adviser. Spex has received several hair transplant procedures along with appropriate treatments!
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                      Watch regular segments and interviews on The Bald Truth UK show

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                      I am not a doctor or medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions expressed are my own unless stated otherwise. Always consult with your own family doctor prior to embarking on any form of hair loss treatment or surgery.

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                        • elysium
                          Junior Member
                          • Jun 2019
                          • 5
                          #7
                          Hi,

                          Wouldn't a dose of prednisone mitigate this?

                          and can you speak more in regards to Rahal and his use of saline, as I am not sure what you mean?

                          Many thanks

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                            • elysium
                              Junior Member
                              • Jun 2019
                              • 5
                              #8
                              Page not available - PMC
                              https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2956963/

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