Is it safe for my HT grafts (one month out) to fast during ramadan, or will it have an affect on the outcome of my grafts?

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I received a FUE hair transplant 3 weeks ago tomorrow. My religious fasting duties start on the 15th of may which will make my HT 4 weeks out. As the question says, will fasting have an adverse effect on my grafts if i dont eat until sundown? Thanks to all who reply.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

Unless you have an established nutritional underlying issue, you should be ok. If you do have a health issue concerning your nutrition then you should consult a physician to plan your fasting needs.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

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

Hannah Vargas, MD · Answer

A short period of fasting should not effect your hair transplant.                  Good Luck!

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

The answer is no. Fasting will have no effect on your hair transplant after 4 weeks. Good luck with your hair.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

The fasting that you describe should have no impact on the growth of your grafts.Extended fasting with rapid weight loss however can cause a Telogen Effluvium. You should be fine.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

It is safe to fast before and/or after hair transplant. Fasting will not have an adverse effect on the outcome of the procedure

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Since you are one month out you will be fine. Fasting will not hurt your transplanted grafts.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

You will not have any adverse effects on your hair transplant after fasting during Ramadan especially after 3 weeks.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Fasting should not be a problem if your health is good and you are not fasting to lose significant amounts of weight.

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