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I smoked a joint of weed, 12 days after my hair transplant. Will that affect my results?

November 23, 2017
Asked By:Johnny_tpp in Porto Alegre, BR

Hello Doctors i've smoked a Joint of weed on the twelfth day after my Hair Transplant (FUE), i did not smoked anything until that day. My question is if that will ruin my results? I'm not a heavy smoker, and i only took a few drags. Thanks!

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January 11, 2018

Answer: There are no studies to show how smoking may affect transplanted hairs. If you are concerned it is best not to do it from this

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Answer: There are no studies to show how smoking may affect transplanted hairs. If you are concerned it is best not to do it from this

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November 27, 2017

Answer: Results

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Answer: Results

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Smoked pot

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Smoked pot

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Smoking after a hair transplant

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Smoking after a hair transplant

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