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Side effects of drinking alchohol on my hair transplant? 2 months post op.

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dave nskDec 20, 2017

2 months have elapsed from my hair transplant and i don' see any noticable progress in fact i even look worse than how i was prior to the surgery...i binge drink once or twice a weak(didn't do it for a month after the surgery)..i am now obsessed that alcholol is ruining the transplanted grafts..is that right?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Hello, Thank you for your question. Actually I do not recommend smoking anytime because it prevent hairs to get enough oxygen. But especially you should not smoke any tobacco products before 3rd month.

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It is not clear if you lost any grafts based on photos alone.  In general, when the grafts do fall out there may be some bleeding. 

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Hello, Washing your hair after a hair transplantation is an important step for restoration.  We usually have our patients start spraying hair with lactated ringers with liposomal ATP as well as other growth factors twice a day to help your hair process start ASAP.  Actual hair washing usually ta...

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If you are considering a cosmetic surgery it would be in your interest to see a doctor for an examination.   Your doctor can tell you if it is "ok" to have the surgery (after an examination).

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