Does Minoxidil Counter Nicotine's Vasoconstriction?

[Jonathan Shockley]

So I had a FUE transplant 2 months ago (2740 grafts). I've never been a regular smoker, but I had been vaping e-cigarettes (nicotine liquid) for 4 months, up till 3 months ago (I quit for the transplant). I'm tempted to vape a bit again, but I know of Nicotine's vasoconstriction. I already apply minoxidil in the morning and before going to bed, but I wonder if I applied it again after vaping if it would in some way counter the vasoconstriction - since it is a vasodilator.

 

[shookwun]

Whatever you do, don;'t tell your doctor you smoke incase your transplant fails.


he will blame your habit, and not being able to follow pre and post operative instructions.


= NO REFUND

 

[spring15]

Who was your surgeon again? I can't remember exactly how long I was advised not to smoke for (I don't smoke anyway) but I think it was fine at 2 months.