Can I drink and smoke after hair transplant?

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I had hair transplant few days back. Am I allowed too smoke n drink now or will that affect my hair growth ? How can I prevent that .. Please help

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear nirmalgwThanks for the question. Smoking reduces the blood circulation and this can effect the hair grow of the new hair. We know that stopping smoking is not easy for the patients and this is why we recommend to consume not more than 5 cigarettes per day if the patient can not stop. I wish you all the best.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

The nicotine in cigarettes definitely decreases the blood flow needed for proper healing.Do not smoke as this could affect how well you heal.  Additionally, it could cause you to lose transplanted hairs.Drinking an alcoholic beverage or two at this point should be just fine.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Generally doctors do not advise patients to smoke or drink alcohol after surgery.  If you are concerned contact your doctor.

Camilo Diaz, MD · Answer

Simply put NO - not unless you want to risk the potential outcome of your Hair Transplant, as smoking can slow wound healing and increase your risk of infection. We advise all patients to stop smoking and drinking for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery and the same post surgery. It is essential to get the best possible outcome. 
When you get to 14 days post surgery then its fine to have an alcoholic drink and potentially if you still feel the need, to have a cigarette.

Jean Devroye, MD · Answer

You may not drink any alcohol at all for 48 hours
after the surgery and ideally not smoke during the two weeks following surgery.

Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Cigarette smoking interferes with all wound healing, and a hair transplant is no exception. Smoking in the critical first 2 weeks after surgery can also decrease graft survival and, therefore, your final result. Even if you cannot quit altogether, at the very least you should try to cut your smoking in half. This important subject should be discussed with patients prior to surgery. Moderate alcohol consumption is not a problem 48 hours after surgery.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This is something you need to take up with your doctor. Smoking reduces the blood supply to the scalp, something you should be aware of.

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