Applying Rogaine (Minoxidil) to Recent Hair Transplant Speeds Hair Growth?

This question, from a member of our [tag]hair loss[/tag] social community and discussion forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. Carlos Wesley:

I’ve read that applying Rogaine (minoxidil) to the transplanted area may help speed the [tag]hair growth[/tag] of the transplanted grafts.  Once you reach a certain point, say 6 months, is there any point in continuing to apply minoxidil to the transplanted hairs?

Many hair clinics ask their [tag]hair transplant[/tag] patients to use minoxidil around their surgery because it shifts a higher percentage of hairs (pre-existing and transplanted) into the [tag]anagen[/tag] (growth) phase. Anagen hairs are more “sturdy”, if you will, as their root is more deeply embedded than follicles in the [tag]telogen[/tag] phase.

The real benefit of minoxidil, therefore, is minimizing shock loss during the first few months after [tag]hair restoration[/tag] surgery.

Dr. Carlos Wesley

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David (TakingThePlunge)
Editorial Assistant and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.
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