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Protein after hair transplant?

  • OG_335
  • Frankfurt Am Main, DE
  • 10 months ago
Hello, I am now 2 month post OP and I started to work out in the gym again. I would like to know if taking protein ( I take 2g protein per Bodykilo- that means 180g/a day) could affect my hair transplant. I need it to build muscles. Thank you for your questions.

Doctor Answers 4

September 16th, 2016

Protein after Hair Transplant

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You can definitely take your protein now, although, I would always suggest checking in with your doctor.

John Kahen, MD


Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 25 reviews

September 11th, 2016

There should be no reason why you can't have protein in your diet. If you are concerned always check with your doctor.

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There should be no reason why you can't have protein in your diet.  If you are concerned always check with your doctor.

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Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

September 10th, 2016

Diet and Protein after Hair Transplant

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If you are taking protein after your hair transplant, make sure that there are no steroids in the protein shakes as this will cause you lots of problems
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
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September 9th, 2016

Protein after transplant

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Great question.  I refer all of my patients to this resource.   Real self charges doctors to pay an additional fee to ad a hyperlink, but the resource can be found at helphair.com.  There is great evidence that some androgen building supplements can worsen hair loss.  Dr. Shapiro's help hair shake is a whey protein shake designed to circumvent this problem.  Good luck building your muscles and growing your hair!! 

Ryan Welter, MD
Boston Hair Restoration Surgeon

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