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Is smoking e-cigarettes (vaping) OK after an FUE procedure? If not, how long should one wait before vaping again?

July 8, 2016
Asked By:kingstealth in Great Britain, GB

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July 16, 2016

Answer: There are no studies on vaping and hair growth. In general smoking is considered bad for wound healing.

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July 16, 2016

Answer: There are no studies on vaping and hair growth. In general smoking is considered bad for wound healing.

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July 9, 2016

Answer: Vaping after FUE hair transplant?

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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July 9, 2016

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July 12, 2016

Answer: Smoking after a Hair Transplantation Surgery

Ilker Apaydin, MD
July 12, 2016

Answer: Smoking after a Hair Transplantation Surgery

Ilker Apaydin, MD

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July 11, 2016

Answer: Smoking e-cigs after transplant

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July 11, 2016

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