I had a FUE transplant 8 weeks ago, is it ok to use Rogaine now? Does it thicken my normal hair?

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Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.   Rogaine probably would not thicken your existing hair.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

If there are no other contraindications such as irritation, allergies, dizzy spells, etc with the use of topical minoxidil, it is often safe to begin using it with weeks of your transplant. At 8 weeks, you should be okay using it. There are potential benefits that could include reducing the incidence of shock loss as well as promoting yield of grafted hairs.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

I recommend to start to use Minoxidil after 10 days for my patients. Yes it will help your existing hair. Finasteride (Propecia) is extremely helpful also. If in doubt please discuss with your surgeon as this should have been on his/her aftercare.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I recommend my patients to start with Rogaine 20 days after the surgery and it should be applied 2 times a day.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

You can start to use minoxidil and other hair growth supportive drugs or food supplaments  (those contains biotin, zinc, folic acid, methionine, saw palmetto etc) 2 weeks after surgery.

I had a FUE transplant 8 weeks ago, is it ok to use Rogaine now? Does it thicken my normal hair?

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Answer: Post Op treatments

Answer: Ok to use Rogaine

Answer: Ok to use Rogaine

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I had a FUE transplant 8 weeks ago, is it ok to use Rogaine now? Does it thicken my normal hair?

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Answer: Post Op treatments

Answer: Post Op treatments

Answer: Ok to use Rogaine

Answer: Ok to use Rogaine

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