Stopping Aspirin Before Hair Transplant Surgery in India

Aspirin discontinuation timing in Indian hair transplant practice

Most surgeons advise stopping aspirin 7 to 10 days before hair transplant surgery. In lower-dose cases, some may recommend 3 to 5 days, but only after confirming cardiovascular safety. The decision should involve your hair transplant surgeon and, when needed, your cardiologist.

• Low-dose aspirin for cardiac prevention may need cardiology clearance before pause.
• Higher-dose aspirin for pain or inflammation is often stopped earlier to limit bleeding.
• When combined with other antiplatelet drugs, tapering may require specialist coordination.

Patients with stents, valve replacements, or clotting disorders should not stop aspirin without medical approval.

Steps after pausing aspirin before surgery

After pausing aspirin, avoid ibuprofen and other NSAIDs for at least 3 days before surgery. Herbal supplements affecting clotting, such as ginkgo and garlic, are usually stopped 2 weeks ahead. Alcohol and smoking cessation is recommended to support healing. Clinics may advise scalp washing, donor area trimming, and confirming fasting requirements for sedation.

Alloroots offers FUE-based options including hairline design & restoration and hair transplant repair & correction, with safety built into each step.

Restarting aspirin after hair transplant

Aspirin is usually restarted within a few days once bleeding risk is low, but timing varies. Surgeons coordinate with your primary physician to balance graft stability with cardiovascular protection. Restarting too soon may affect grafts, while waiting longer can improve heart safety. Patients get clear instructions with discharge notes, including contact details for any concerns.

Before and after results are shared only with patient consent to maintain confidentiality.

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