1. What precautions should be taken pre & post procedure?
One week prior to procedure the client needs to avoid vitamins, aspirin, consumption of alcohol and smoking. Also, the TCC (Total Care Consultant) needs to advise the client in case he’s diabetic, suffering from high blood pressure, on cardiac-related medication or prescribed any medication by a psychiatrist. The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for 3 days after the procedure. Heavy exercise, weight lifting, swimming and scalp exposure to direct sunlight has to be avoided for 15 days after the procedure. The client can resume light exercise and brisk walks 7 days after the procedure.