So is caffeine good or bad after HT?

[Bonaparts]

I had FUE hair transplant on monday, everything went perfect, I was very impressed with the procedure, but since I looked on the internet I get VERY confused about coffee consuption and caffeine, my surgeon did not say that I should avoid drinking coffee, in fact I had coffee during the procedure, but since I look into it, there are many who strongly advise not to consume it for many days but then there are studies that show caffeine is good for you - like increased hair growth and defense agains DHT,

 

I am taking finasteride since sunday ( one day pre op ) now as well, but caffeine?!!! Can someone explain to me should I stop drinking coffee or it is beneficial to consume it? Or avoiding coffee consumption is just overly hyped thing? Because I love coffee

Edited April 25, 2013 by Bonaparts

[michaeljames]

I had FUE hair transplant on monday, everything went perfect, I was very impressed with the procedure, but since I looked on the internet I get VERY confused about coffee consuption and caffeine, my surgeon did not say that I should avoid drinking coffee, in fact I had coffee during the procedure, but since I look into it, there are many who strongly advise not to consume it for many days but then there are studies that show caffeine is good for you - like increased hair growth and defense agains DHT,

 

I am taking finasteride since sunday ( one day pre op ) now as well, but caffeine?!!! Can someone explain to me should I stop drinking coffee or it is beneficial to consume it? Or avoiding coffee consumption is just overly hyped thing? Because I love coffee

 

Hello Bonaparts,

 

Yes, conflicting information can be so frustrating. Sometimes anecdotal reports spawn a rash of pseudo-science. Worldwide, 25 million small coffee producers in third world countries supplies and estimated 2.5 billion cups of coffee globally per day. I assert if any perceptible blocking of DHT or stimulus to hair growth it would be well known. Or at minimum this highly available resource would be exploited through research without limit for the tremendous market potential.

 

The medications that doctors use during your hair transplant surgery contain epinephrine. It is used so that bleeding can be minimized and the anesthesia can last longer. Epinephrine is a very potent blood vessel constrictor (more so than caffeine in your coffee).

 

In the end, use your good judgment and follow your doctors instructions. I generally tell my patients not to have coffee the day of the transplant to keep them calm more than anything else. All the Best, Michael

[gillenator]

In addition, the caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate and at the same time can potentially restrict bllod flow.

 

Post-op, I see nothing wrong with caffeine consumed in moderation and consumed coffee myself the very next day on all four of my HT procedures. As far as I can tell, it never affected my regrowth, healing, etc.

 

But if your doctor prohibits it, then follow your doctor's instructions both pre-op as well as post-op.

[Bonaparts]

Thanks for your information, as much as i gathered here is that caffeine really should not impact outcome of my HT

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

I agree that moderation is the key. It is unlikely that small amounts of caffeine consumption will cause negative effects. On the other hand I do think that consuming significant amounts of caffeine on a regular basis will at some point lead to negative effects on the patient.