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Do you have to almost give up spicy food, caffeine and alcohol for two weeks pre and post FUT hair transplant?

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Always check with your surgeon for specific pre or post operative instructions. There is no absolute rule on spicy food or alco

August 25th, 2016
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Always check with your surgeon for specific pre or post operative instructions.  There is no absolute rule on spicy food, alcohol, etc.

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Jae Pak, MD


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

August 25th, 2016

Always check with your surgeon for specific pre or post operative instructions. There is no absolute rule on spicy food or alco

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Always check with your surgeon for specific pre or post operative instructions.  There is no absolute rule on spicy food, alcohol, etc.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD


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

Diet before transplnts

August 19th, 2016
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I only require you to stop drinking two days before a hair transplant. Spicy foods should not be a problem
William Rassman, MD

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

August 19th, 2016

Diet before transplnts

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I only require you to stop drinking two days before a hair transplant. Spicy foods should not be a problem
William Rassman, MD

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

Pre and Post Hair Transplant Instructions

August 18th, 2016
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Thanks for your question!  Each office has a different protocol as far as specific pre and post transplant instructions.  I do not require my patients to stop spicy foods or caffeine, but I do however recommend they stop alcohol for at least 48hrs before the procedure to minimize bleeding risks.  I also do not recommend drinking alcohol while taking narcotic pain medication after the procedure.  Be sure to follow up with your surgeon for his/her specific instructions!  Best of luck!

Web reference: https://www.roxyplasticsurgery.com

K. Roxanne Grawe, MD
August 18th, 2016

Pre and Post Hair Transplant Instructions

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Thanks for your question!  Each office has a different protocol as far as specific pre and post transplant instructions.  I do not require my patients to stop spicy foods or caffeine, but I do however recommend they stop alcohol for at least 48hrs before the procedure to minimize bleeding risks.  I also do not recommend drinking alcohol while taking narcotic pain medication after the procedure.  Be sure to follow up with your surgeon for his/her specific instructions!  Best of luck!

Learn more: https://www.roxyplasticsurgery.com

K. Roxanne Grawe, MD

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