Hair Transplant Aftercare is Propecia and Rogaine - Will Increasing Propecia Dosage Produce Better Results?

Written by Lawrence E. Samuels, MD on December 28, 2007

A few years ago I had a very successful micro-graft hair transplant surgery (two sessions) and aftercare has been combination of Rogaine and Propecia with great results. Wondering if I should stay with the 1mg Propecia — or any benefits of ramping Propecia up with the 5mg. tablets?

There is no scientific data to suggest that increasing the propecia 1 mg per day to proscar 5 mg per day will improve growth or prevent further loss better than your present regiment. The side effects of finasteride are dose related. That means that you increase your chances of side effects with the 5 mg dose per day without increasing the clinical benefit. Stay with your present regimen and it appears the results have been favorable.

Lawrence Samuels, MD
Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons