Can smokers achieve good results from a hair transplant?

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Have there been cases where smokers have received excellent results after hair transplant?

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

Hello,

Yes, there have been cases where smokers achieve excellent results after a hair transplant. However, smoking can impair blood circulation and healing, which may affect the growth and overall success of the procedure. For the best results, I recommend avoiding smoking before and after the transplant as directed by your surgeon to ensure optimal healing and graft survival.

Best regards,
Dr. Marco Barusco

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. It depends on their overall health, not just the fact that they smoke. If the person is in good health and smokes, there shouldn't be any issues. Ideally, people who smoke should stop smoking at least two weeks before their procedure. I hope this helps.

Dr. T

Dr. T

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Yoı  may see  some smokers achieve good results from a hair transplant, but  you dont know  how  would  be  the case  ıf  they  dont  smoke  !  Smoking  cause  decreased blood suppl y to  recipient  area because  of vaso constriction . I strongly recommend to my  patients not to smoke 10 days before and after surgery. If they smoke, I advice them  to use pentoxfylline (ıf available to get it from pharmacy) 400 mg tablet once a day starting to take 10 days before operation and continue 10 days after surgery.

Can smokers achieve good results from a hair transplant?

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