Can temporary hair from minoxidil be made permanent through surgery?

Question

i used minoxidil to gain back my hair. is there a way (like surgery or laser treatment) to make this hair stay after quitting minoxidil?

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

The short answer is no. Minoxidil and finasteride work on the native hairs of the scalp slowing down the progression of hair loss and strenghtening hairs. Hair transplants are used to move the permanent hairs from the sides and back of the head to refill areas that have thinned out. So, we are talking about 2 different populations of hairs: the native hairs that are thinning and will continue to thin without treatment with medications, and the transplanted hairs that are going to keep growing because they are genetically different.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Yes, discontinuing Minoxidil treatment may lead to the gradual loss of newly grown hair. It's important to use Minoxidil consistently to maintain its effectiveness in promoting hair growth. If you're considering stopping the treatment, there are other treatments that may help such as low level laser or diodes, antiandrogens, prostaglandin blockers, nutraceuticals, massage and PRP.  The results are not guaranteed. Find a hair expert.
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Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. Unfortunately, hair from Minoxidil cannot be used as permanent hair via a transplant. Hair growth with Minoxidil must be maintained by continued use. I hope this helps answer your questions.

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Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

No , unfortuatelly hair from minoxidil can not be made permanent through surgery.  hair  transplant  do  transfer  of  hair  follicles  from  a  safe  donor area to  bald  or  thinning  arae .  That surery  will  not  provide  the  sustainable  effect  of  minox.

Can temporary hair from minoxidil be made permanent through surgery?

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