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Constipation after hair transplant. Any suggestions ?

Hi, while I never thought much about it at the time, back at about 7 days post op (maybe 5 days, but I think 7), I had pretty bad constipation caused by taking tramadol. I never bashed my head or anything, but I definitely struggled and strained while trying to use the bathroom. Can this affect the grafts in anyway? My surgeon said it's fine, but I think paranoia is getting the best of me. Thank you.

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Constipation or staining to have a bowel movement will not damage your transplanted hair grafts.

August 7th, 2016
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Constipation or staining to have a bowel movement will not damage your transplanted hair grafts.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

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Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

August 7th, 2016

Constipation or staining to have a bowel movement will not damage your transplanted hair grafts.

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Constipation or staining to have a bowel movement will not damage your transplanted hair grafts.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Learn more: https://newhair.com

Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

Constipation after hair transplant

August 3rd, 2016
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Constipation is caused by various medications used to treat pain after a hair transplant. This is probably what you need to address i.e. stop using pain medications. 
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

August 3rd, 2016

Constipation after hair transplant

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Constipation is caused by various medications used to treat pain after a hair transplant. This is probably what you need to address i.e. stop using pain medications. 
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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