What Are Some of the Supplements That Are Taken After a Hair Transplant?

Is there an effective lotion or medication that can speed up hair growth after a transplant?

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Propecia After Hair Transplant

Some people take Propecia (finasteride) to speed up hair growth after hair transplant surgery, though this is not necessary in most cases. To encourage healthy hair growth, it is always important to mind your overall wellness. Get sufficient sleep, consume a balanced diet, take a daily mutli-vitamin, and get regular exercise to help blood circulation.

Supplements after hair transplants

One of the scientifically proven products is rogaine. It can be applied starting a month after hair transplant to increase blood flow to follicles. Laser combs are also available which try to increase blood flow as well.

Drugs used after hair transplantation

Several of the mecications used following hair transplant surgery will maintain a healthy grafted head of hair. The drugs are Rogaine which slows down the loss of grafted hair, keeping the healthy hair follicles in a steady level of survival. The second medication is Propecia, which diminishes the level of a form of testosterone that can cause hair follicles to be lost and thus introduce hair thinning. The combination of these... more

Supplements after hair transplantation surgery

Try to maintain a diet rich in Folic Acid, Biotin, Zinc, Niacin, Vitamin A, Vitamin E. We also recommend, especially for younger patients, topical minoxidil and the oral medication Propecia. Be sure to check in with your hair transplant surgeon to learn about the risks and benefits of these medications. Propecia requires a prescription and topical minoxidil (Rogaine) is over-the-counter.