Is it wise to smoke weed (marijuana) and drink alcohol or get high after hair transplant. I'm post op 9 weeks FUE?
December 17, 2017
Asked By:__Horizon__ in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
As the question simply states, does marijuana causes negative effects on the transplanted hair. I'm not a stoner,I smoke weed two to three times a week. Would it cause any harm? I didn't smoke or drink alcohol for the first 8 weeks after the transplant procedure.
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December 30, 2017
Answer: It is never wise to drink alcohol and smoke weed to get high in general so it would apply if you had a hair transplant as well.
If you are prone to getting keloids you may be at risk of having keloid scars on your FUE scar. It is best to consult with your doctor to better understand you risk.
Following a FUE procedure, I would generally recommend light activity for the first 10 days. If you wear a bicycle helmet, be careful that there is a bandana or cloth protecting the transplanted area. The motion of the straps can dislodge grafts. After 10 days the grafts are permanent and...
