Question: Since I'd have to travel for the procedure, would it be possible to plan a vacation or time off with my family at the same time?

Answer: A vacation is certainly a possibility. I typically advise that you allocate one full day to the procedure itself along with rest afterward. On the first day your hair will be washed and you won't have to return to the office, while by the second day you will be able to enjoy some time with your family though your head maybe slightly to somewhat tender. Most activities are permitted the very next day, though we recommend, particularly here in south Florida , that you take some precautions to cover or keep your head our of the sun. Several of our patients have enjoyed mini-vacations following their procedure, including one who commented: "Only the first day was a little hectic. After that, everything was back to usual. Since I was always wearing a hat before the surgery anyway, wearing a hat wasn't even a big deal."