Regular Member hairsprint Posted September 1, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hello.. Just a quick background info before I start, I had my first HT (an FUT) about 4 years ago and was prescribed Tugain and Finpecia as part of my post-op hair-care. However, I somehow (I seriously don't remember a reason! ) never used Tugain though I have been taking Finpecia once a day I have been thinking about a second HT since a few months now to address a couple of areas that may need some work. Now, to my questions, 1. Since, I never got started with Tugain, what would be the best way to approach my second HT? Do I start using Tugain for a few months, wait for any probable results to show and assess the situation thereafter? 2. While I consider Tugain's usage, does it matter that I haven't used Tugain and Finpecia in tandem all this while..? Thanks for your comments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted September 1, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted September 1, 2015 If you weren't already using finasteride, I'd say start them both and wait a year but I since you've been using what is arguably the more effective of the two, I don't see the value in postponing your next hair transplant just for that reason. If you've got the time, go for it. Depending on your particular doctor's advice, you may need to quit minoxidil up to two months before surgery. If you want to proceed with surgery, I suggest adding minoxidil after you're all healed up and it's safe to do so. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairsprint Posted September 2, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks David for your comments Depending on your particular doctor's advice, you may need to quit minoxidil up to two months before surgery Just curious, is this part of standard practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted September 3, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks David for your comments Just curious, is this part of standard practice? You will need to quit prior to surgery but advice varies widely from surgeon to surgeon. Some say two months, others say two weeks or a few days. Minoxidil is a vasodilator so it causes blood vessels to widen and increases blood flow. This could result in excessive bleeding during the procedures. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairsprint Posted September 3, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks David for the clarification.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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