Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 19, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Hi all, I just had a hair transplant today (1500 grafts FUT). I'm in Malaga, Spain, and fly back late tomorrow. It's been a long day and I am looking to go chill in a restaurant somewhere and maybe have 1 or 2 beers with my meal. I'm here alone so I'm not looking to party it up or anything, and when I say 1 or 2 beers I mean literally that. Would that small an amount of alcohol the same day as the transplant really have any effect on my new grafts? Is it better to avoid it entirely just to be safe? Thanks Edited May 19, 2014 by GainzCentral Incorrect use of affect/effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lorenzo Posted May 19, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2014 Usually drinking right after your surgery is not advised because of the antibiotics you are taking and the thinning of the blood. I don't know what it will do only that it isn't advised. Having said that I am sure one beer wouldn't make a difference but I am not the one to ask but your doctors is. Who did your transplant? I am unfamiliar with any doctors in Malaga. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 19, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) My transplant was with Dr. Pissano from Vinci Hair Clinics. I chose Malaga because it was 1,000 pounds less than the Vinci clinic in London and they also offered free PRP and a hair growth guarantee. Edited May 19, 2014 by GainzCentral Doesn't look like you can use pound signs and accents etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted May 19, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2014 Our patients are given Vicodin for pain for the first few days after surgery. Narcotic shouldn't be mixed with alcohol. As soon as you don't need the painkillers, you should be free to drink. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 21, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the advice. I'm off the painkillers today, but tbh I only experienced aching or anything for the rest of the day straight after the transplant. In Spain they sell non-alcoholic beers pretty much everywhere so I chilled with a couple of those instead. I did however, have a couple of cigarettes. I don't smoke but after the stress of the operation combined with the fact that smoking always seems more appealing abroad I bought a pack in a cafe and lit up two. I didn't realise that smoking is often considered a no-no because it simply wasn't mentioned in my post-op instructions. Surely if it were that important they would've written something about it, right? After reading these forums more since I got back I'm feeling a bit guilty and worried about it. But the day after when I went for the check up the nurse said it all looked perfect. My gut feeling is that it would've have very little effect. I know nicotine and CO can constrict blood supply and slow healing but we're talking about two cigs, not smoking a pack a day every day. There seems to be a lot of conflicting opinions on this, with some saying it's the absolute worst thing you can do and others saying it just slows down healing but doesn't affect graft survival. Can someone shed light on this? No flaming please. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Senior Member voxman Posted May 21, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'll let the smarter pros comment, but I doubt two cigarettes are going to void your HT warranty... I'm just afraid that now with the smokes, and the drinks, you may want to go see dancing girls soon... I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 21, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 21, 2014 Lol tbf right now I would blend right in at a 'gentlemen's club'. Wearing a cap pulled low over my head everywhere in public makes me look seedy as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Paulygon Posted May 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'll let the smarter pros comment, but I doubt two cigarettes are going to void your HT warranty... I'm just afraid that now with the smokes, and the drinks, you may want to go see dancing girls soon... haha.. good one! I feel the cigs are negligible forces in hair loss.. the beers/alcohol would mainly be a concern due to mixing with the meds.. disclaimer:i'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV.. Paulygon is a former patient of Dr. Parsa Mohebi My regimen includes: HT #1 2710 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in 2012 Rogaine foam 2x daily, since 2012 (stopped ~10/2015) Finasteride 1.25mg daily, since 2012 (stopped ~12/2015) HT #2 3238 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in Jun. 2016 Started Rogaine and Propecia in July. 2016 after being off of them for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted May 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 Gainz, Is the cap touching the grafts? "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...
Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 22, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 I guess a little bit, they showed me how to put it on and take it off safely though, and the grafts have not bled. I've just bought a beanie because it looks less conspicuous than the cap, but that does touch the grafts. Should I avoid headwear? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted May 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 Gainz, Double check with your clinic. As long as you aren't touching the grafts, there shouldn't be a problem. However, it is always best to ask the clinic and ensure you aren't compromising the grafts. Good luck! "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...
Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 22, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Well they advised wearing the cap also to protect from the sun in Spain. Now I'm back in the UK I'll try not to wear it really, and will leave the beanie alone completely. My hair is long enough that I should be able to cover the grafts that way if that's a better option? I'm thinking of making a blog but shall I wait 12 months for the final product first? Btw, this is digressing from the topic a little bit but has anyone ever read this? **Outside link removed by moderator. Please see our Terms of Service for more information. Thank you.** IMO this guy has a chip on his shoulder. It's one of the most pessimistic things I've ever read. I don't get how he can expect people to take his word when there are thousands of HT patients who can attest first-hand to the success of their results. But I'm interested to hear everyone's opinions on it. Anyway, thanks for your advice Future HT Doc! Edited May 22, 2014 by Future_HT_Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted May 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 Gainz, After 10 days, the grafts should be fully anchored and you really won't be able to do any permanent damage. Until that time, it is a good idea to be very careful with the newly implanted grafts. It is also important to keep your scalp out of the sun. This is likely part of the reason why the clinic provided you with a cap. It is likely best to carefully wear the cap - to protect from the sun - while avoiding the grafts. If, of course, this is what the clinic recommended. Feel free to create a blog, photo album, or patient website at any point in time. In fact, most would probably recommend that you start one now and track your progress for the next 12 months. Also, I think if you spend some time researching on the forums you'll see that the positive reviews and experiences greatly outnumber the negative ones. Good luck! "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...
Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 22, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 Ok, might put one up soon then, thanks Blake. Sorry about the link, being new here I'm not familiar with all the rules yet. I'll be glad when the initial ten days are over, not being able to do the things I love like playing tennis or going to the gym is killing me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted May 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 Not accusing you of anything but usually when someone states or asks about smoking post-op, it's their way of saying I'm a smoker. Regardless, the real issue of smoking post-op is that smoking promotes and can cause hypoxia which constricts the blood vessels that carry oxygen to your grafts. In other words, it can interfere with the healing process. I don't think for most individuals however that it is a real huge issue. I am a former smoker and resumed smoking the second I left the clinic to go home after all four of my procedures. It also depends how often or frequent the person is smoking. Some chain smoke which obviously would be ill-advised. Consuming a little bit of alcohol post-op usually will not impact the clotting of the blood to hold the grafts in place however the real danger is what Janna stated about mixing alcohol with pain narcotics. Not all HT patients use the narcotics post-op. Some use motrin, ibuprofen, and even extra strength Tylenol. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GainzCentral Posted May 22, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 Honestly I'm not, I was a mild smoker for five years but quit about two and half years ago. I do still occasionally have one or two if I'm out drinking and socialising though, or on holiday. I find I can smoke the occasional cigarette without getting re-addicted. I only did it after the op because I was out there alone and feeling nervy. I'm off any kind of painkillers now and the nurse said I would be fine with a few drinks at this stage as long as I'm not getting smashed off my face or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted May 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2014 Honestly I'm not, I was a mild smoker for five years but quit about two and half years ago. I do still occasionally have one or two if I'm out drinking and socialising though, or on holiday. I find I can smoke the occasional cigarette without getting re-addicted. I only did it after the op because I was out there alone and feeling nervy. I'm off any kind of painkillers now and the nurse said I would be fine with a few drinks at this stage as long as I'm not getting smashed off my face or anything. That's fine and glad you quit several years ago. It took me a diagnosis of terminal lung cancer five years ago and having my right lung removed to get me to quit...:eek: Wow, you must have some superb will power! Well my friend, I wish you the very best result and keep us in the loop... Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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