Hair Loss After Obesity Surgery

A complete change in nutritional status and a decrease in food consumption after bariatric surgery may cause deficiencies in some vitamins and minerals. Generally, hair loss after bariatric surgery is a common problem between the 3rd and 9th months. This is very much related to the foods with which the small stomach is filled. The main factors causing hair loss after bariatric surgery are protein, iron and zinc deficiency. When planning a diet after bariatric surgery, complaints are reduced if attention is paid to a protein-rich diet and sufficient consumption of vegetables and fruits.

7 Suggestions to Have Healthy Hair After Obesity Surgery:

Foods rich in iron and protein such as red meat, chicken meat, fish meat, spinach, lentils, chickpeas and nuts should be included in the daily diet.
When hair loss is encountered after bariatric surgery, vitamin and mineral supplements should be used if necessary.
Hair loss preventive shampoos (Bioxcin Genesis, Bioblas and arginine-containing shampoos) should be tried before resorting to medication after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
Adding “pine turpentine oil” to the shampoos also gives positive results.
“Biotin” supplements can be used as a supplement in the treatment of hair loss after bariatric surgery. You should definitely consult your nurse in your team before starting to use medication.
Heat treatments applied to the hair such as straighteners and high-temperature hair dryers also damage the hair and increase hair loss. They should be used as little as possible.
Hair should not be washed with very hot water.