I took 6 mg of nicotine chewing gum nicotex 2 days after hair transplantation surgery

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I took 6 mg of nicotine chewing gum nicotex 2 days after hair transplantation surgery and after 1 week i smoke 2 cigarette for 6 days now I am feeling guilty will it affect my hair transplantation outcome I am being worried about it.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Smoking can jeopardize the recovery. I suggest that you review the recovery instructions with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Taking nixotine and smoking a few cigarettes will not impact the growth of your new grafts. Better orr no smoking, of course

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