How to prevent hair loss after weight loss surgery?

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How to prevent hair loss after weight loss surgery?

Hair loss after weight loss surgery is rather frequent and stems mainly from nutritional deficiencies. However, these problems usually disappear about 6 months after the surgery when patients start to extend their diet, and the nutrition intake increases. The other reasons for hair loss after bariatric surgery include trauma after the surgery, hormones fluctuation, calories deficiency, and stress.

To prevent or reduce hair loss, patients should:

• strictly follow a post-op diet plan because it contains the optimal amount of nutrients
• take necessary supplements containing vitamins and minerals (suggested by a dietician).

Bariatric patients do not need to look for some medical treatments for hair loss because this process should naturally stop within 6 months, however if the hair loss continues, it is a sign that there might be other reason than weight loss surgery.