Can I have PRP treatment and use Viviscal to improve donor area before Hair Transplant to avoid Finasteride?

October 31, 2016
Asked By:toronto6032 in Toronto, ON

I have had few consultation for FUE hair transplant from the top surgeons in Turkey and Canada. All together i have come to the conclusion that i need to improve my donor area since i need almost 4500 to 500 grafts. I have been told to use Finasteride for 6 months to strengthen and repair hair thinning of 20 microns and above. Can i use Viviscal, saw palmetto and PRP session for the same purpose? Can i have 2 PRP sessions with a two weeks gap time? is it going to help. Please advice.

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November 2, 2016

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

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 2, 2016

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

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
August 29, 2017

Answer: Donor Areas

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August 29, 2017

Answer: Donor Areas

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November 3, 2016

Answer: PRP treatment and use Viviscal to improve donor area

November 3, 2016

Answer: PRP treatment and use Viviscal to improve donor area

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