by Paul J. McAndrews | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this post, we’ll explore what caffeine does to the body, how it might impact a hair transplant recovery, practical guidelines for managing caffeine intake, and tips to optimize healing while still enjoying your favorite caffeinated beverages. Do I Advise My...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
FDA Approved Treatments There are 2 FDA-approved treatments for Hair Loss: Topical Minoxidil (brand name Rogaine)– a topical treatment for both men & women, which slows and reverses the miniaturization process indicative of androgenetic alopecia. Finasteride...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Patients often ask me whether it’s safe to enjoy a drink after their procedure. The short answer is no, not right away. Alcohol can negatively affect your healing and the survival of your newly transplanted grafts. So, you should seriously avoid it if you want...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Aug 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
I ask all of my patients to stop smoking at least 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after their hair transplant procedure. That’s the general timeline I recommend; even longer is better. If you can quit permanently, that’s the ideal. Why so long? The first few weeks are when...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Jul 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Core Question What is the most important decision when deciding on a hair transplant? The doctor you choose or The instruments marketed by a hair transplant clinic This can simply be answered by another rhetorical question: What is the most important factor...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Jul 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is a more complex question than meets the eye. The short answer is “Yes, in a properly trained doctor’s hands, the transplanted grafts will typically continue to grow thick terminal hair throughout the person’s lifetime”. However, what patients usually mean when...
