Are Steroid Injections A Good Option To Address Swelling After Hair Transplant?

August 27, 2011
Asked By:watson01 in Milwaukee, WI

Can you safely reduce massive swelling in transplanted areas with steroid shots without hurting the hairs?

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August 4, 2015

Answer: Some doctors use steroids some don't

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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August 4, 2015

Answer: Some doctors use steroids some don't

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
March 20, 2013

Answer: Steroid injections may cause complications

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 20, 2013

Answer: Steroid injections may cause complications

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Steroid injections during hair transplantation surgery

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Answer: Steroid injections during hair transplantation surgery

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Answer: Steroids to prevent swelling

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Answer: Steroids to prevent swelling

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