Can I stop medicine which I am using since after transplantation as on 19/08/2013, the medicine in (minoxidil, Fenalo Table, and some multivitamin tablet, I want to stop them now but after yours consultation. please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks you all again.
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August 3, 2015
Answer: Ask your doctor about what medications to stop taking before surgery.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Many times patients experience shock loss a few months after a transplant. A shaved head sometimes makes it look worse as well. Give it time. I’m sure you will be happy 12-18mo after the transplant. Patience is your best friend after a hair transplant.
Dear saturday99Thanks for the question. Smoking reduces the blood circulation and this can effect the hair grow of the new hair. We know that stopping smoking is not easy for the patients and this is why we recommend to consume not more than 5 cigarettes per day if the patient can not stop. I w...