How Long After a Hair Transplant Can I Start Using Rogaine (minoxidil)? Is it Necessary?

How long after a [tag]hair transplant[/tag] can I start using [tag]Rogaine[/tag]?   Is it necessary?

It is not required  to use Rogaine  (minoxodil)  after [tag]hair restoration[/tag] surgery in order for the [tag]transplanted hair[/tag] to grow.   Some [tag]hair transplant clinic[/tag]s however, believe that using Rogaine might help jump start early [tag]hair growth[/tag] of the transplanted hair sooner than without.   Because transplanted hair is permanent, using Rogaine is not  only not necessary but starting  and then stopping its use will not harm the [tag]hair grafts[/tag] in any way.   In other words, the transplanted hair will grow regardless of whether or not Rogaine is used.

Keep in mind however, that if Rogaine is used and  new natural [tag]hair regrow[/tag]th occurs, that stopping this [tag]hair loss medication[/tag] will result in a loss of this natural hair that has been regrown.

In my opinion, unless you are attempting to regrow natural hair, there is no need to use Rogaine after  [tag]hair transplantion[/tag] surgery.

If you decide to use Rogaine after a hair transplant however, there are varying views as to when Rogaine can be started.   It is best to conslut with your [tag]hair restoration physician[/tag] as to their view on this however, I will share my personal view.   Personally, if you are going to use the Rogaine liquid, I’d wait at least one month because when used on a regular scalp, it already can be  a scalp irritant.   Using [tag]Rogaine liquid[/tag] on an inflammed scalp such as right after [tag]hair transplant surgery[/tag], it could potentially delay proper healing and further irritate the scalp.    [tag]Rogaine Foam[/tag] however, may be more delicate on the scalp and most likely can be used much sooner.   Some [tag]hair transplant doctor[/tag]s believe that starting Rogaine (either liquid or foam) a few days after [tag]hair restoration surgery[/tag] is perfectly fine.

I hope this helps.

Bill
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