Will minoxidil have a negative effect on my recent FUE beard transplant?

May 23, 2016
Asked By:SouthernDave in Ukiah, CA

I'm on day 3 after my FUE for my beard area. I'm thinking about starting a minoxidil routine on the face to encourage new growth on top of the new grafts. Will this have a negative impact?

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June 20, 2016

Answer: NeoGraft

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil can sometimes cause skin irritation. It is not generally recommended after surgery but some doctors do recommend it.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 31, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil can sometimes cause skin irritation. It is not generally recommended after surgery but some doctors do recommend it.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 24, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil

John E. Frank, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
May 24, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil

John E. Frank, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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Answer: Hair growth after #hairtransplant

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May 23, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil

May 23, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil

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