Senior Member mgem Posted February 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi everyone is it essential to stop smoking before having a HT My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mgem Posted February 2, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi everyone is it essential to stop smoking before having a HT My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted February 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 I think it helps with the healing process after if you quit. If you dont you may effect your growth. Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stamos Posted February 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 Can you clarify in to what extend it effects the growth? I am a light smoker of about 5 cigs per day and I am 2 weeks after my HT and I have difficult time to quit smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mgem Posted February 2, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks for advice My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted February 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 Quit for obvious reasons and to be on the safe side but heres something that Bernstein says. http://www.baldingblog.com/200...ettes-and-hair-loss/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Petchski Posted February 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 The truth is stamos that nobody really knows, but smoking does reduce blood flow and prolong healing times. Some smoke throughout and are fine, but it's best to be on the safe side -------------------------------------- My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Dr Feller Jan '09 2000 grafts Dr Lorenzo Dec '15 2222 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted February 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 Mi fovase Stamos. You only smoke about 5 cig. a day. Although I agree you should quit, more for your health than your hair. I smoked before, during and after my HT (25 cig. aday). I still had great growth. But everyone is different. If I wasn,t a heavy smoker and smoked only 5 a day, I would deffintly QUIT!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted February 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2009 I had surgury w/ H&W and they never mentioned quitting smoking before or after surgery. They were pretty thorough on listing all things to avoid before and after surgery. If it was harmful to you growth, they'd of mentioned cigs when they tell you not to drink alcohol, so I'd guess smoking does not do damage to your hair, but then again, I could be wrong. My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 In my opinion, it's a good idea to at least stop smoking for a time due to the possible increased risk of wound infection and skin loss. Some surgeons require a patient to stop smoking a week or two before surgery because of this. As pointed out by Dr. Lindsey in another thread: "The issue is that smoking decreases the oxygen delivery in small blood vessel areas; and although the scalp is EXTREMELY vascular, I am concerned about the local blood supply to the dense packed individual follicles being compromised by smoking and decreasing graft survival." Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stamos Posted February 3, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks a lot for all your honest and encouraging replies, I almost knew that 5 cigs are not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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