Can smoking affect the hair growth; should I stop smoking before surgery?

Smoking leads to constriction of blood vessels which reduces the bloody supply reaching the grafting area. For hair follicles to grow properly a good blood circulation is very crucial. According to statistics, mild smoking(1-2 cigarettes a day) affects 5% of transplanted hair but heavy smoking affects 10% of transplanted hair.

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