Is it ok to take antibiotics before hair transplant procedure?

Question

I have an upcoming hair transplant procedure and I was wondering is it ok for me to take antibiotics before the actual procedure. I have been prescribed antibiotics for a month for something called prostatitis, the nonbacterial form. This prescription will not affect anything will it?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

the only bacterial illness which could effect your hair transplant are infects on your scalp. The antibiotics which you are using for prostatitis should not be any problem or effect your hair transplant, i would suggest to inform your hair transplant surgeon again.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you were given antibiotic by your doctor for an infection, it is best to follow your doctor's recommendation.  There is a reason why you were given the antibiotics so you need to see it through.You also need to tell your hair transplant surgeon about this.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

I would go with your doctor's recommendation, but I routinely give my patients a dose of antibiotics before their procedures.

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

Taking antibiotics prior to your hair transplant is fine. If your doctor started you on an antibiotic for prostatitis, you should take it as prescribed. You should let your hair transplant surgeon know about all medications you are taking, including the antibiotic. I routinely place patients on antibiotics for 7 days after the hair transplant and patient's start the medication the night before their surgery. Best of luck with the surgery.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Thank you for  posting. YES, absolutely safe to start taking antibiotics prior to procedure. Although not necessary, unless you are prone for infections. But it should not hurt getting an early start. Best, LAHC.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

No, taking an antibiotic prior to your procedure shouldn't be an issue. However definitely make sure you inform your doctor that you have been taking it, they need to know all of the medications you are on prior to having your transplant done.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

That shouldn't be an issue for transplant surgery, though be sure to let your surgeon know in advance which antibiotic you are on and why.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The use of antibiotics is not uncommon when having a hair transplant so I would not worry about taking them.

Is it ok to take antibiotics before hair transplant procedure?

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