Can I get a hair transplant if I have controlled epilepsy?

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Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If your epilepsy is well controlled, you should be able to have a hair transplant surgery.  Your doctor needs to know about your condition.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Good question.  If your condition is under control you should be fine having a hair transplant under local anesthesia.  I would, however, want to speak with your neurologist first to make sure it's a go.  More questions are answered in the attached video.

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

Of course you can.  Epilepsy has no influence on the success of hair transplants unless medications influence hair growth or the medications we use for anesthesia.  I'm not aware of any anti-epileptics that impair transplants or interact with local anesthetics, but ask your physician for an opinion on the use of local anesthetics.  You should do well.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Having epilepsy is not a usually contraindication to a hair transplant, provided it is controlled.There are however some medications for epilepsy which could pose a problem. Be sure to meet with your surgeon and review all your medications.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

If your epilepsy is under control, you are a candidate for hair transplant. We usually ask for a clearance letter from your general doctor to make sure that the medications we use do not interfere with the ones you are currently taking.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I don't believe that this will be a problem. Well controlled epilepsy means you are normal. See a good doctor and ask about the indications for a hair transplant

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Hairs shedding 5 months after hair transplant. Any suggestions?

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