loyalspirit Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hello my name is Rob I had a hair transplant (FUT) done, around 1500 grafts on my front hairline and 800 on my mid scalp on September 3rd. I went on vacation on day 3 (September 6th) and I got drunk. I bought a pack of cigarettes(Maverick menthol cigarettes) which last me till day 5 (September 8th). I feel VERY guilty about it and I'm very worried that I could of done some damage to my grafts.I haven't smoked since then and I don't plan too either. When I got my stitches removed the lady looked at my grafts and she said that it looks fine. Sorry if this may sound like a dumb question, even though I smoked the pack of cigarettes which lasted me 3 days, do you think I will be ok? (has long as I avoid smoking from now on) Im a little worried and I know it's my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MAGNUMpi Posted September 11, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2013 I think you're going to be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairshopeing Posted September 11, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi, don't worry mate!! A lot of the top drs say its ok to smoke after a transplant, some even allow it during breaks on the day of the op itself!! Smoking can't slow the healing process but I am unaware of any evidence that it effects grafts survival or growth!!! Although if it worries you don't smoke I was the same as you and didn't bother but the general opinion was it won't effect your outcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalspirit Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 omg thank god lol I got super worried lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalspirit Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 The surgeon told me however that its safe to smoke weed (1-2) joints a day but im thinking to be on safe side I will smoke weed once a week. Just want to have good results im also using propecia 1mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted September 12, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 12, 2013 Smoking delays healing after any type of surgery or invasive procedure. This is not unique to hair transplant surgery. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairshopeing Posted September 14, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hi, typo error, smoking CAN slow the healing process, not can't!!!! Feckin I phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member james84 Posted September 14, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2013 Smoking effects the blood circulation, probably wont matter with the final result however if you want the best possible outcome you should try and leave it if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted September 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) I am sure that any doctor will tell you not to smoke. I did smoke cigarettes after my procedure with a good outcome, however, I advise against it just for health reasons and for healing. Edited September 15, 2013 by Spanker I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I do not think that smoking a few cigarettes 3-5 days post op will have a profound effect on results. Patients who are long term heavy smokers may have compromised circulation which can effect wound healing and possibly graft survival. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH54321 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi, I've just had a hair transplant op earlier today and want to eat some cannabis (cosmic yoghurt), does anybody know if this will have any negative effect? Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member empirestate Posted February 18, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 hahahhahaha "smoke weed everyday!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member delancey Posted March 12, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 12, 2015 This thread is funny, especially the last comment. For what it is worth, I consulted with a very prominent Doctor who does NOT believe there is a correlation between smoking and poor growth. Best of luck! I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966kph Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I sincerely hope not for my sake as well as other smokers. Have a nice day This thread is funny, especially the last comment. For what it is worth, I consulted with a very prominent Doctor who does NOT believe there is a correlation between smoking and poor growth. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nitzz Posted May 26, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 26, 2015 Does working out regularly helps to reduce ill effects of smoking in ht patients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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