I have been losing hair for a long time now. I am 42 and want to start taking propecia. I am also considering FUE. I keep my hair really short (Setting 1 on clippers). My question is do I need to be on propecia before i get my fue procedure done. Will the doctor prescribe me propecia after my procedure. Can I avoid propecia if i get a FUE procedure.

You do not need to be on Propecia before any hair transplant surgery, but in most young men I recommend it and suggest that it is started as early before the surgery as reasonable (minimum 2 weeks). Generally though, it is always a good idea to minimize shock loss and also to minimize further natural hair loss with Propecia. The decision to go on a medication or even surgery is highly individualized to your particular situation, and you need to discuss all these pros and cons with your doctor.

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