Benefits of using minoxidil after FUE permanently?

Question

Is it a good idea to use minoxidil permanently after FUE? I know that for non-transplanted hair, yes. But is it good for the transplanted too? Does your hair get used to minixidil unnecessarily?

Kristy Truong, MD · Answer

Even though hair transplant is a permanent solution to hair loss, it is still possible to lose hair outside the transplanted areas which can lead to an undesired look as your baldness progresses. Taking minoxidil after a hair transplant can prevent hair loss in the future and help you preserve a head full of hair that you naturally possess. If you are worried about the progression of your hair loss in the future and are unable or unwilling to go through a second hair transplant in the future, taking minoxidil can be the best option for you. Minoxidil works by vasodilation of the capillaries around your hair follicles and will continue to work throughout time. If you have high cholesterol which can block these capillaries or as we age some people's blood vessels harden, the minoxidil will continue to however exert its effects.

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