I am going to be undergoing a rhinoplasty and breast augmentation in two weeks. I am on 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil. Is this necessary to discontinue before surgery, and if so, when after surgery can it be continued?
August 26, 2024
Answer: whether or not to stop minoxidil Dear Graceful, The question 1st is why are you on minoxidil. If you are on minoxidil for something other than hair growth then I would recommend stopping it for a week before surgery and resuming a week after surgery. The change in hair will be insignificant for stopping the medication for 2 weeks. However if you are on minoxidil for another reason than this is something I would discuss with your doctor and your internist or whoever put you on the minoxidil before starting and or stopping. Good luck with here surgery and I hope all goes well. Dr. Schuster in Boca Raton Florida
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August 26, 2024
Answer: whether or not to stop minoxidil Dear Graceful, The question 1st is why are you on minoxidil. If you are on minoxidil for something other than hair growth then I would recommend stopping it for a week before surgery and resuming a week after surgery. The change in hair will be insignificant for stopping the medication for 2 weeks. However if you are on minoxidil for another reason than this is something I would discuss with your doctor and your internist or whoever put you on the minoxidil before starting and or stopping. Good luck with here surgery and I hope all goes well. Dr. Schuster in Boca Raton Florida
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