Q: Is it true that smoking is bad for a hair transplant and why? A: Smoking causes constriction of blood vessels and decreased blood flow to the scalp, predominantly due to its nicotine content. Also, carbon monoxide in smoke decreases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. These factors both contribute to poor wound healing [...]
Can Hair Transplant be Harmed by Smoking Before or After Procedure?
November 10th, 2005
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Topic: Hair Transplant
Tags: Blood Supply to Scalp, Hair Transplant Growth, Nicotine, Scalp Healing, Scalp Scar, Smoking, Smoking After Hair Transplant, Smoking Before Hair Transplant, Wound Infection
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 12:48 pm
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