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Post Op FUE. Was it right that I was prescribed vitamin e?

zafar030Feb 24, 2016
Hi, I had a FUE of 2729 grafts one month ago, as advised by doc. i visited them after a month, after checkup they said all ok, and they prescribed me the below medicines for 6 months. -Perfectil - 1 daily -Hair Max Plus 5% minoxidil spray. - Twice a day -Vitamin-E oil - twice a week I never see anyone using vitamin e oil after hair transplant especially FUE. Doctors/Surgeons or anyone having the same experience please confirm and share your knowledge/experience.

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