Regular Member fishman35 Posted April 29, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted April 29, 2008 I have read on some sites about using Minoxadil after surgery to speed up or promote the new growth. Any truth to this? Anybody done it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fishman35 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 29, 2008 I have read on some sites about using Minoxadil after surgery to speed up or promote the new growth. Any truth to this? Anybody done it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member richie48 Posted April 29, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2008 hey fisherman I used to use minoxidil before i had my transplant , after a bit of time it started to make my scalp a little sore , so maybe it may not be a good idear to start using it on your sensertive recipient area . I never used it again and havn't used it since my own ht with Dr Feller in november and I'm right were i should be in terms of growth for 6 months . please check out my blog hope that helps bud richie 2100 crown grafts Dr Feller nov 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted April 29, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm using it and I'm at 5 weeks. My growth has been phenomenal!! Just kidding. I've got the damn doldrums, blues or whatever. It seems since nearly all indications that I had a transplant have disappeared (pinkness, soreness in donor, etc.), I've gotten the blues. Anyway, I've read several post on here that it does indeed help, so we'll see. 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted April 29, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2008 Aside from helping hair grow faster I have also heard that it helps prevent shockloss. Have heard people and doctors recommend to start using it anywhere from day after till two weeks with ten days being the average. My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member KulMD Posted April 29, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted April 29, 2008 The question I have is; how long does one continue usinfg Rogaine post op? I started three weeks after surgey and have continued twice a day foam for over 4 months. I have been contemplating switching to once a day treatment. Everything has been going extremely well so I am a bit reluctant to stop at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted April 29, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2008 Originally posted by KulMD:The question I have is; how long does one continue usinfg Rogaine post op? I started three weeks after surgey and have continued twice a day foam for over 4 months. I have been contemplating switching to once a day treatment. Everything has been going extremely well so I am a bit reluctant to stop at this time. I'd do it forever, or at least a year. I just got on the foam and it is prescribed for twice per day. That Rogaine has come a long way too. In college (1988) I got a script for it for $75 per month. And that was quite a payment back then. I think it was working too, but I stopped it soon after graduation / breakup with girlfriend. 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted April 30, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2008 I never used it post op ( or regularly) because even if it does speed it up marginally, any benefits you gain will be lost when you stop using it .. It is not going to make that big of a difference in the scope of things unless you continue use from there forward JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted April 30, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2008 I've read that it helps speed blood circulation to the area which is why you can/should use it on the hairline. i used it post ht #1 and did see faster growth with that ht, although i have no idea if the minox had anything to do with it. I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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