Is a Hair Transplant Safe for a Pregnant Patient?

What Medications are Used During a Hair Transplant and are they Safe During Pregnancy?

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June 2nd, 2008

Q: Is it necessary to take medications before, during, or after the hair transplant? Will these medications affect pregnancy? — V.M., Fairfield, C.T.

A: It is not necessary to take any medication for a hair transplant other than the local anesthesia used during the procedure.

Although I would not have a hair transplant during pregnancy, the procedure will have no effect on future ones.

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