Is it strictly necessary to take Finasteride after a hair transplant? 2 weeks post. (photo)

Hair loss is progressive.  That is, you will continue to lose hair unless measures are taken to try to slow it down.  The younger you are, the more progressive the hair loss.  It is recommended to take measures such as medical therapy to slow the progression of hair loss.  The use of finasteride will not improve the results of your hair transplant, but rather by helping to retain your existing hair it will prolong the results of the transplant. If you are experiencing side effects from a medication, you will do best by stopping the medication and consider other options to slow down hair loss such as low level laser light therapy, minoxidil, and/or PRP.  Speak with your surgeon and let them know you are experiencing side effects from the medication.     

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  

Finasteride is s good supplement to use after the HT operation. If you are looking for an alternative you can look up to saw palmetto or, in every two months you can get PRP treatment.

Finasteride is not mandatory following hair transplant-the grafts will grow despite Finasteride as they are resistant to the effects of DHT.The benefit of Finasteride is to maintain UNtransplanted hair and halt the progression of hair loss.If you are experiencing gynecomastia (breast enlargement ) Inwould suggest stopping the Finasteride and consider switching to Minoxidil .Please discuss with your surgeon.

Taking Finasteride and hair loss medications should have been discussed with your hair transplant surgeon before having the procedure.It is extremely important to know that hair loss is progressive. You should be using some sort of preventative regimen. An organic shampoo will help keep your hair healthy. Medications like Finasteride and Minoxidil can be very helpful in maintaining and keeping your existing hair and slowing down your hair loss. PRP therapy is also a great preventative tool.

it will not  make any difference in the result. I do not recommend my patients to use finasteride. there will be no boosting affect on hair growth .

I don't use Finasteride after transplant.  Our patients do extremely well after SmartGraft transplant. We really on the experience of our team to get the best results.

Gynecomastia is more common in young males with Finasteride treatment and something you will need to review in person with your hair transplant surgeon. Finasteride will help to slow further hair loss especially in the crown and also appears to reduce shock loss especially in younger men.

The use of finasteride prevents shock loss in hyoung men who have hair transplant but if you are having complication such an gynecomastia, you need to discuss this with your doctor and consider stopping the finasteride