August 28 2007, 8:35 am PT | Posted in: Drugs + Hair Transplantation
I was told that one should discontinue minoxidil 2 months before hair transplant as it can adversely affect outcome. I was told it can be started again two weeks after the procedure. Is this medically sound or is someone trying to create a more obvious gap between before and after pictures?
I have never heard of this. There is no medical reason why you should stop minoxidil 2 weeks or 2 months prior to a hair transplant surgery. Furthermore, stopping minoxidil may cause the loss of hairs that have built dependence on the drug.
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