Side Effects Of Hair Transplantation You Must Know

11Jul,2024

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Excessive hair shedding is a common side effect of hair transplantation. Due to vascular disruption and surgical trauma, the donor area may experience hair thinning.

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Hair Shedding

Whether you get FUE or FUT, there are bound to be cuts. The doctor ensures that bleeding is minimal. However, you may also experience bleeding during the post-operative hair transplant recovery time.

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Bleeding

Scarring or sterile folliculitisi  is common in some people who undergo hair transplantation. The scars can also make the surgery visible. In a study, 23% of patients were affected with sterile folliculitis after hair restoration surgery.

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Scarring

Lichen planopilaris (LLP) is a rare inflammatory hair disorder and an extreme version of sterile folliculitis. It can even lead to permanent alopecia and replacement of hair follicles with scar-like fibrous tissue.

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Inflammation

Infections may occur near the site of the suturesi. Epidermal cysts may also occur, which needs occasional drainage. Poor scalp hygiene can lead to localized infections in donor and recipient areas.

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Infections

Hair transplantation is an invasive surgery that can cause pain if the anesthesia is not administered in the right dose. During post-operative recovery, you might also feel a stretching sensation.

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Pain

Swelling or edemai  is common in people undergoing hair transplantation. You may experience swelling around the eyes and forehead. It can be severe sometimes and make the eye appear darker.

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Swelling