When to start Rogaine-Foam post FUE?

[HairHope]

My last HT, was strip and I used the 5% alcohol based. Any updated suggestions now that the foam is available.

 

Much appreciated!

[HairHope]

My last HT, was strip and I used the 5% alcohol based. Any updated suggestions now that the foam is available.

 

Much appreciated!

[Bill - Seemiller]

Hairhope,

 

Each clinic will give you a varying answer on this. I still think it's best to wait at least until the scabbing/crusting is gone before applications to allow the recipient area to properly heal.

 

You may want to check with your clinic to get their opinion on this.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[HairHope]

Thanks Bill for your Reply.

 

Let me clarify, can I use rogaine foam on the NON-transplanted area (my crown) within a few days of my transplant (which was in my front third of the head.

 

Any thoughts anyone? Docs?

[FollicularlyChallengedScar]

Good question HairHope.

 

I was told that I could use it immediately after surgery in the crown and mid-scalp areas (non-transplanted areas), but I too am worried about diffusion of the Minoxidil down to the the grafted areas in the front or hairline area!

 

Any thoughts?

 

Is crown and mid-scalp area use safe immediately afer surgery?

[HairHope]

Thanks FCSM!

 

I think that seems reasonable and is what I started applying, I think they worry more about the chemicals in the foam rather than the minoxidil itself - thus I am staying away from the area directly for a week but applyin in the crown.

 

How many did you have? I had 1938 grafts for my first time and 1002 FUE this time.

[FollicularlyChallengedScar]

So, does anyone think it would be unsafe and damaging for the frontal recipient area to resume using Rogaine Foam in the mid-scalp and crown areas seven (7) days post-op?