Hair Transplant Without Using Propecia?

[DDMAN]

Hey guys - been starting to really look into hair loss solutions with hair transplant being at the top of the list.

 

I have noticed a number of threads where it seems it is sort of mandatory to take propecia post op or indefinitely.

 

I'd really rather not ever touch the stuff as I have a good friend who has endocrine burnout and total loss of sexual desire. I found out about this a couple years back when he came out about it and I wasn't even looking for solutions then. He's an awesome dude, not a fear mongerer at all.

 

Years ago, a derma told me to get on it because i was showing signs of hair loss. He really tried to convince me and i basically said fuck that simply at the mention of sexual side effects. In my gut i knew back then not to mess with it.

 

Now my hair is getting pretty thin though i manage it well with a great stylist and keeping it short. I am also on Minoxidil and 1% Nizoral (which I've learned probably doesnt do anything)

 

Bottom line is: do need to be on Propecia post-op does everyone do this? Will the hair fall out again without it?

[Rawkerboi]

Finasteride does two things for you:

 

Minimize the risk of shock loss after hair transplant

Maintain the rest of your hair and prevent further hair loss

If you are not using finasteride you may have to experience further hair loss after your procedure.

[pkipling]

It's definitely not a deal breaker if taking Propecia isn't something you feel comfortable with. It's something you can discuss with your surgeon and they could help guide you through making a decision, but if you're dead set against it, it shouldn't prevent you from being able to get a HT (depending on just how severe your hair loss is, etc.)

[Dolph1969]

Not a deal breaker, but it helps.

 

I had bad sides on it, so stopped it. I think if you' re a low norwood and late 30s/40s, you might get a away with it.

 

Like anything, there are a lot of variables, family history etc.

 

I wouldn't rule out a hair transplant without fin, but if you're young, or have a family history of advanced baldness, it's a risk.