Usage of hair loss products after FU transplantaion

[pranewbie]

Hi,

 

I was going through this forum and noticed that few of the hair transplant patients use hair loss treatements like Rogaine, Propecia etc...etc.. after their surgery.

I was surprised to see this since I thought people ultimately go for surgery so that they dont have to use these products anymore.

 

My question is after FU transplantation, how important it is to use these hair loss products ? If these are not used does it mean the transplanted hair will start shedding hair ?? Is normal hair care enough after transplant ???

 

Your input is greatly appreciated..

Thanks in advance.

[Thehairupthere]

The medication is to stop further native hair loss if you don't use them and are diagnosed with having a high Norwood designation than you will most likely lose most of your hair when you can save it with meds. The transplants are permanent but again the meds are preventative and very important in the long run.

[RCWest]

Propecia is almost a standard when you see a hair loss physician. They are trying to help you keep what you have. Propecia has also been seen to reduce shock loss after surgery. Minoxidil is a growth promoter, but it doesn't treat the cause of MPB.

[Dutch]

It's important if you want to reduce or slow down the loss of the original hair before surgery. And to help maintain hair & reduce shock loss by the use of Propecia which is believed to lower the shock loss in the donor area from the trauma of surgery.

It would be nice to have surgery and to move on.

Edited February 15, 2012 by Dutch