Is minoxidil mandatory after transplant?

[bman3082]

I really don't want to use minox, it dries my face out really bad.

 

Is it necessary to take after a transplant? I would rather do prp or something

[AB2000]

In my case I was told to stop using minoxidil for two weeks prior to the surgery and the use it for a year afterwards, to achieve the best yield. Not sure if there is something you can take to ameliorate the dryness, but I'd look into it.

[BHRClinic]

Hi literalno,

 

I would not say it is a "mandatory", but in case you have some shock loss in the donor or in and around the transplanted, being on medication such a Propecia will limit shock loss and going on Minoxidil also (2 weeks post-surgery) may also speed up the regrowth process.

 

Nevertheless, the use of medication in mainly advised to help the native hair and keep stable the possible hair loss.

 

Best wishes,