I Just Had a Transplant to the Front and Temples — Can I Use Minoxidil On the Crown?

I had a hair transplant five days ago, at the frontal area and the temples. But even though the problem there is -in theory- solved for now, my vertex area is starting to thin as well, but it wasnt so bad as to need an HT yet. So Im asking you can I use minoxidil at the crown, given that the new grafts on the front & temples are still healing? Is it going to affect them at all? I don’t want to let the vertex thing turn big while Im waiting for the transplanted hairs to grow.

I don’t quite understand why you didn’t ask your surgeon when you had face-to-face access just days ago. Even after the surgery, he/she is still your doctor and will be able to provide you with a better (personalized) answer. Don’t be afraid to contact your surgeon for questions about aftercare!

In general, we advise surgical patients not to use any products, including minoxidil, for a few days or weeks (it depends on the surgery). Even if your surgery was limited to the front, you run the risk of accidentally getting the minoxidil in the transplanted area. Your surgeon might have specific directions, so I would follow-up with them to find your answer.