Use of ADD medications 1 month post-FUE procedure, advice?

Question

Hello, I'm a student in university who underwent a 2000-graft FUE procedure for the front of my hairline. To be safe, I have abstained from taking any one of my two ADD medications, those being Ritalin (Methylphenidate Slow-release 20mg) or Vyvanse (Lisdexfetamine Extended release 20mg). I feared that they might also cause vasoconstriction of the scalp and be detrimental to the survival of the new grafts. Were my fears warranted, and now that it has been 4 weeks, can I begin taking them again?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

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

William Woessner, MD · Answer

Ask your hair surgeon. My best guess is that as long as you are not taking more than normal dosages, this should, at one month post op, not cause a problem for your grafts.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At a month, everything is healed and any medications you take at this point in time will not impact the hair trasnsplant

Use of ADD medications 1 month post-FUE procedure, advice?

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