I was wondering do most hair transplant doctors ask you to use minoxidil a week before the transplant and a few weeks after and then stop(unless you are a long term user, you don't stop)?

Dr Beehner does this and I was wondering if other doctors do this as well?

My doctor had me use rogaine for a month after surgery to help the hair from shedding and to help the recovery time. I don't think it really did much though as I still shed quite a bit of hair. Just now starting to get some back and just starting to see a few new hairs as well. It's been almost 4 months now.

Just to clarify. Most surgeons suggest you stop using Rogaine about a week before surgery as Rogaine stimulates additional blood flow, which is unwelcome during surgery.

You should also avoid aspirin and alcohol right prior to surgery for the same reasons.

Pat

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Thanks Pat.

It has been 6 and a half months since my hair transplant and I was just going by my faulty memory. Maybe it wasn't before and only after.

I was just interested about the temporary use of rogaine with hair transplants. Did your doctor do this Pat? And do most doctors do this?