Does starting Finasteride one week before hair transplant for 6 months minimize shock loss? (P.S. have never used fins before).

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I don't have an active hair loss (40s) and just have a stable thinning in front hairline that I need to augment and lower my hairline a little bit. I just don't want to use fins if I don't have to due to potential side effects. Please advise! My surgeon recommends this fins protocol to minimize shock loss after the procedure.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Hello,
Every surgeon will have different pre- post operation methods. I suggest my patients to quit supplements begore their operations.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You need to understand the risks and benefits. The main risk here are side effects of finasteride and the possibility of hair loss after stopping. I am not a great fan of short term finasteride as some patients shed after stopping.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

I have  no  experience about that, however  I don't  think  that  finasteride  would  minimize shock loss after the procedure. So I dont  recommend  ths  treatment to my patients ..  But  PRP treatment  may  help  to minimize shock loss.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

Finasteride use does help minimize shock loss post hair transplant. It can be started pre or post op.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Starting finasteride at least one week before a hair transplant will significantly reduce the risk of shock loss, Finasteride will continue to protect you against progressive hair loss if you continue it

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