Will transplanted hair fall out if you stop using Minoxidil?

May 1, 2017
Asked By:HairTguy in Ontario, ON

I am about to start Minoxidil, on my hair where the transplanted area is. I am 2 and 1/2 months post op.Will the transplanted hair fall out if I stop using Minoxidil for any reason? I was told the transplant hair will not fall out. But will it ever fall out if i stop using Minoxidil? And will it cause the small hairs now to fall out then go w back?

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May 2, 2017

Answer: Transplanted hair is permanent

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Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 2, 2017

Answer: Transplanted hair is permanent

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Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2017

Answer: Topical minoxidil is a medication used to grow new hair. The medication does not cause hair loss.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 7, 2017

Answer: Topical minoxidil is a medication used to grow new hair. The medication does not cause hair loss.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
March 1, 2019

Answer: Minoxidil applied to hair grafts

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March 1, 2019

Answer: Minoxidil applied to hair grafts

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Answer: Transplanted hair

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