Will a Hair Transplant affect My Chronic Tinnitus?

I am having my second hair transplant soon and I have chronic tinnitus. Could this make it worse? Are you aware of any connection with tinnitus and hair transplants?

Tinnitus is a permanent “ringing” or buzzing in the ears. It is important to note that tinnitus is not a disease but rather a symptom of any number of conditions including but not limited to; normal, age-related hearing loss, damage to the inner ear from a foreign object, wax buildup or ear infections. But, the number one cause of tinnitus is prolonged exposure to high-decibel sound.

Am I correct in assuming that your tinnitus manifested itself after your first [tag]hair transplant[/tag]? While there is no documented connection between [tag]hair restoration[/tag] surgery and tinnitus, it is a known but rarely reported side effect of [tag]Rogaine[/tag] ([tag]minoxidil[/tag]). If you began using Rogaine or another [tag]hair loss[/tag] treatment containing minoxidil after your first hair transplant, you may be one of the few individuals experiencing this side effect.

If you have not already done so, I highly suggest consulting with your general practitioner regarding your tinnitus as it may be indicative of other serious health issues. I would then discuss it with your hair restoration physician prior to scheduling your next procedure.

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David – aka TakingThePlunge
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