Alcohol before and after hair transplant

[johhn]

 I’ve had 3 hair transplants and going for my 4th one next month….I have been advised  that I should not take alcohol a week before and after hair transplant.. I had 1 drink every day during my previous transplant days…  I had good results..My gut feeling and having 1 drink will not compromise on the immunity..would like to know  your inputs. Thanks 

[Gatsby]

Abstaining from alcohol is so it doesn’t thin the blood. Of course one man’s idea of alcohol versus’ another man’s could be the difference between one light beer and a bottle of scotch. I’m not a doctor but I don’t believe one drink will hurt. In fact I had a scotch during my first procedure that ran for six days straight. As always though consult with your doctor. 👍

[johhn]

Thank you.I think alcohol withdrawal symptoms could be seen if a heavy drinker stops drinking alcohol for 1 week. Here in NY I have seen patients advised not to drink  alcohol 24-48 hours before orthopedic surgeries…. was just curious if a person is healthy and  having 1 drink during procedure dates will affect the results ??   But again as you said I will definitely follow my doctors advise. Thanks 

[gillenator]

The blood also needs to properly coagulate post-op depending on the procedure.