Do I need to stop taking Finasteride 15-20 days prior to my hair transplant surgery? Does it cause more bleeding during surgery?

Dear Zurich1984,Thank you for writing in with this question. The short answer is no, you don't have to stop taking finasteride prior to a hair transplant surgery. It will not cause more bleeding. Your surgeon should provide you with a list of pre-operative instructions to guide you prior to your procedure. I hope this information is helpful to you.Kind Regards,Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS

You can still take that Medication prior to your surgery, it will not cause extra bleeding. Blood thinner will cause more bleeding.

You can continue to take Finasteride before the surgery which not have an effect during HT. Usually blood thinners are not suggested.

Thank you for your question. It is perfectly fine to take your finasteride before and after surgery. It will not thin your blood and will not cause any negative issue with your surgical outcome.

We recommend that all of our hair transplant patients begin taking Finasteride at least one month prior to their hair transplant. Adidtionally, we recommend continuing on that medication after the hair transplant procedure to help prevent shock loss (loss of surrounding normal healthy hair).We have not noticed increased bleeding due to this medication. Best of luck to you!

I would encourage you to continue finasteride use. There is no need to stop it before your surgery. It does not affect bleeding. Stopping it for several weeks may actually result in hair loss, something you obviously want to avoid.

Dear Zurich1984,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. No, you do not need to stop taking your finasteride. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!

Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc” 2017, 2018

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America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council, 2010 – 2018
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If you are a male and are having a hair transplant, the drug finasteride will most likely prevent shock loss, a common complication for young men who have hair transplants.  No more bleeding will not occur