Senior Member james84 Posted May 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have been told to stop propecia before my up and coming HT. I understand the reasons for rogaine but not propecia? Please discontinue any hair loss medications such as Rogaine (Minoxidil) or Propecia (Finasterid) 15-20 days prior to your procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member michaeljames Posted May 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have been told to stop propecia before my up and coming HT. I understand the reasons for rogaine but not propecia? Please discontinue any hair loss medications such as Rogaine (Minoxidil) or Propecia (Finasterid) 15-20 days prior to your procedure. Hi James, I don't know why this is being suggested to you. Our patients typically use finesteride medical treatment pre and post surgery. Who is your surgeon? Are they recommended by HTN? Do you have a condition that may contributing to this caution. Let us know. Very interested to your response and following up. All the Best, Michael Michael James is a Patient Advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network; and not a physician. Visit Us On: Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn Comments give here are only for intellectual consideration and in no manner to be construed or accepted as medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician in all medical circumstances including hair restoration, dietary or others directly or indirectly related to the subjects in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnnyDrama Posted May 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 That's a very strange request by the clinic, and the first I've seen of it. I was under the impression that for optimal protection against HT trauma (resulting in shockloss), a prospective patient would be encouraged to get on the drug if not already. 2,200 FUE + PRP with Dr Bisanga - BHR Clinic, 22-23 August 2013 - http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/171950-my-fue-2-200-prp-dr-bisanga-bhr-clinic.html Current Regimen: - Rogaine 5% Foam 2x daily - Jasons Restorative Biotin Shampoo 2x daily / Nizoral 2% 2x weekly - Nettle Root 500mg, MSM 1500mg, Biotin 5mg, Multi Vit, Omega 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member james84 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi all, My Doc is recommended, however it was not my Doc who suggested this but the company who i booked the procedure with. I have emailed them asking to clarify if this is correct or a misunderstanding so will let you know the outcome. Multivitamins and meds like asprin and so on are not advised due to thinning of the blood so possible a misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted May 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 The "company" you booked your procedure with? James, what do you mean by this? Are you using a third party company that acts as a go-between? Regardless, there is ZERO reason to stop finasteride before the procedure and you should insist on speaking to your doctor, or at least someone that works in the doctor's office, before you proceed as you need this to be clarified. The doctor should be informed that this is being listed as a preoperative requirement. The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member james84 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 The "company" you booked your procedure with? James, what do you mean by this? Are you using a third party company that acts as a go-between? Regardless, there is ZERO reason to stop finasteride before the procedure and you should insist on speaking to your doctor, or at least someone that works in the doctor's office, before you proceed as you need this to be clarified. The doctor should be informed that this is being listed as a preoperative requirement. Yes the 3rd party acts as a go-between (arranging transfers etc.), however i have emailed them to clarify this to see if there is a misunderstanding and i am awaiting a response. I will also email the Doc to inform him of this, and hopefully this is just a misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SamSpade Posted May 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2013 yep, stay on it or you'll possibly lose your native hair and your end result could be similar to where you're at now. someone's misinformed for sure. Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted May 16, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2013 Yes the 3rd party acts as a go-between (arranging transfers etc.), however i have emailed them to clarify this to see if there is a misunderstanding and i am awaiting a response. I will also email the Doc to inform him of this, and hopefully this is just a misunderstanding. Sorry for the questions but why is there a third party involved? Is there a language barrier they are assisting with? The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member james84 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2013 Sorry for the questions but why is there a third party involved? Is there a language barrier they are assisting with? No problem Jotronic, ask away. The third party arranged everything, hotel, transfers etc and a translator, however since then i have been in touch with the English speaking rep and the Doc. And have asked to clarify this as i suspect this to be a misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jessop Posted May 16, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2013 Where are you going for your procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnnyDrama Posted May 16, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2013 I believe James is going to Turkey. 2,200 FUE + PRP with Dr Bisanga - BHR Clinic, 22-23 August 2013 - http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/171950-my-fue-2-200-prp-dr-bisanga-bhr-clinic.html Current Regimen: - Rogaine 5% Foam 2x daily - Jasons Restorative Biotin Shampoo 2x daily / Nizoral 2% 2x weekly - Nettle Root 500mg, MSM 1500mg, Biotin 5mg, Multi Vit, Omega 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member james84 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2013 Yeah going with Dr Hakan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted May 16, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2013 Ok, thank you for clarifying. The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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