Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 21, 2019 Administrators Share Posted May 21, 2019 For those of you who have had procedures, what do you think? Personally, I didn't really drink alcohol for at least a month after my hair transplant procedures and I noticed no negative effects. I would love to hear the communities input. Can Alcohol Damage A Hair Transplant I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bad Hair Posted May 21, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Not all doctors are in agreement on post-operative care. But they all seem to agree that alcohol before 7 days ,at a minimum, is not advised. After that, who knows? Even this article seems a bit unsure of itself, a bit ambiguous. But why would anyone who's gone through the pain and expense of a hair transplant want to risk damaging the result?!? I love to drink but I'll be waiting a month before I drink again, and even then I'll ease into it. Edited May 21, 2019 by Bad Hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member John Doe Posted May 21, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted May 21, 2019 Agree I stopped for weeks prior and I won’t start again for at least a month after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted May 21, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 21, 2019 Generally speaking, doctors ill advise drinking any alcohol beverages for several weeks prior to surgery and then waiting at least 7 days post-op. 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...
Dr Blake Bloxham Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Interesting topic. I believe the most relevant issue with alcohol and hair transplant surgery is its (alcohol) affect on "blood thinning." You do not want your blood to be too "thin" before a surgical procedure or within a reasonable period afterwards while things are still healing up. We typically ask patients to refrain from anything that can thin the blood -- including alcohol -- for 7 to 10 days before surgery, and for at least 3 days after. By day 4, all surgical incisions/excisions should be pretty well sealed up and bleeding is less of a practical concern. However, this only applies to reasonable amounts of alcohol consumption. I think if a patient wants to have a beer at post-op day 4, it is probably okay; if the patient wants to go to an all day outdoor drinking festival at day 4, I may advise against it -- for a number of reasons. Having said all that, most patients like to be overly cautious and not drink for extended periods before and after surgery. 1 Dr. Blake Bloxham is recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. Hair restoration physician - Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation Previously "Future_HT_Doc" or "Blake_Bloxham" - forum co-moderator and editorial assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Restoration Network, Hair Loss Q&A blog, and Hair Loss Learning Center. Click here to read my previous answers to hair loss and hair restoration questions, editorials, commentaries, and educational articles. Now practicing hair transplant surgery with Coalition hair restoration physician Dr Alan Feller at our New York practice: Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation. Please note: 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...
Senior Member gillenator Posted May 24, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 24, 2019 So guys, don't schedule your procedures within a week pre and post-op of Oktober-fest!... 1 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 bbreal Posted May 25, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted May 25, 2019 Is it the same with nicotine? My post op care mentioned alcohol but nothing about nicotine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted May 28, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 28, 2019 Most doctors will want their patients to refrain from smoking because smoking can induce hypoxia which constricts the blood flow to the grafts and also compromise the healing process. 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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