Do I Need to Take Medication After Hair Transplant?
Your doctor may recommend that you take certain medications after your hair transplant operation. This recommendation is made to promote healthy hair growth and help your hair transplant achieve the results you want.
You may also need to take certain medications before, during and after the procedure to ensure a successful and painless hair transplant.
At the beginning of the operation, your surgeon will usually use an anesthetic such as Lidocaine as a local anesthetic. This numbs the affected areas of the scalp, making the procedure painless. Lidocaine is a fast-acting, short-lasting anesthetic with no side effects and ensures a comfortable experience during the procedure.
After the operation, cortisone steroids may be administered to prevent swelling. In addition, your surgeon will apply an antiseptic dressing to the donor area of the scalp to reduce the risk of infection.
In this way, the medications taken during the hair transplantation process play a critical role in both providing a painless operation experience and supporting healthy hair growth.
Which Medications Should I Take After Hair Transplant?
Your surgeon or hair loss consultant will discuss with you in advance the medications you will need to take after a hair transplant. Here are some of the commonly prescribed medications:
- Antibiotics: Prescribed to prevent infection that can damage hair grafts.
- Prednisolone: It is a steroid that prevents and reduces swelling from the hair transplant. It can be used up to one week after the procedure.
- Rogaine (Minoxidil): The brand name for Minoxidil, which stimulates hair growth and creates thick, healthy hair. Recommended to reduce shock loss and protect native hair.
- Propecia (Finasteride): A hair growth stimulant used to treat hair loss. It can minimize hair loss that continues after a hair transplant.
- Antihistamines: Considering that new hair grafts may be itchy, they can be used to prevent itching.
Regular use of these medications after hair transplantation is important to promote healthy hair growth and achieve the desired results. If you are considering taking any other medication, it is advisable to speak to your hair loss consultant, as they can assess whether new medications may affect the success of your hair transplant.
