9 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
This case report describes postoperativealopecia in a female patient following orthognathic surgery and underscores the importance of understanding the condition's pathophysiology for prevention and identification.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
This report describes two cases of postoperativealopecia following oral surgery, highlighting potential risk factors such as head positioning and prolonged operative time, and suggests prevention strategies.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances”
In this research, the authors concluded that the long-term success of hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia is significantly influenced by how well patients manage their recovery period post-surgery.
Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.
A 30-year-old male, 19 days post-hair transplant, is experiencing normal shedding and is concerned about hair loss. He is taking Dutasteride and Minoxidil tablets daily and is advised to trust the process as shedding is a typical phase.
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
A user shared their experience 36 days after a hair transplant of 5500 grafts in Delhi, using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and plans to start oral finasteride. They reported less shedding than expected and strong early growth, while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
What are the pre-operative and post-operative care instructions for a hair transplant?Clinics commonly advise stopping smoking and alcohol 1-2 weeks before a hair transplant and pausing over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen beforehand, then following the clinic's own post-op routine. Never stop a blood thinner a doctor prescribed you without that doctor's approval.