And why shouldn’t it be?
Its accessibility beyond the celebrity elites has made it common among the folks. But before jumping into the trend, wouldn’t you like to know the dark side of hair transplant, if there is any?
Well, this article is all about learning the possible side effects of hair transplant and understanding why it’s crucial to discuss it with the surgeons’ before taking a step ahead.
So, without further ado, let’s look at the side effects of hair transplants and what you might pay to get that “naturally believable” look.
Before even beginning to talk about the side effects of hair transplant, let’s understand the meaning of hair transplant. Well, a hair transplant is a surgical process that involves moving hair from one place to another on your head. It is done in two primary ways (FUT vs. FUE) under surgeons’ supervision.
Hair transplants are a popular solution for addressing hair loss, but they can be used for various purposes. Some people seek hair transplants to restore a receding hairline, while others might consider it for a widow’s peak hair transplant. The catch is to know the side effects applicable in every scenario.
Here is the table showing the most common side effects that a patient might experience during and after the hair transplant:
| Intraoperative Complications | Postoperative Complications | Donor Area Complications in Fut Procedure | Donor Hair Complications in FUE Procedure | Recipient Area Complications |
| Anaphylactic shock | Pain | Suture extrusion | Epithelial cyst | Poor hairline |
| Vasovagal shock | Itching | Hiccups | Necrosis | Low-density unnatural appearance |
| Uncontrolled bleeding during strip harvesting | Infection | Bleeding | Donor site depletion/moth-eaten appearance | Recipient area edema |
| Drug interactions | Edema | Folliculitis | Acute effluvium | Necrosis |
| Tachycardia | Infection | Buried Grafts | Postoperative folliculitis/ pustules | |
| Bleeding | Postoperative pain | Overharvesting | Cysts | |
| Syncope | Wound dehiscence or necrosis |
Numbness and persistent pain |
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| Bronchospasm | Keloid and hypertrophic scar | Hypopigmentation/pinpoint scarring | ||
| Cardiac event | Arteriovenous fistula | Harvesting grafts outside safe zoneKeloid/hypertrophic scar | ||
| Wound dehiscence or necrosis | Higher transection rate | |||
| Donor hair effluvium |
To be honest, most of the complications are avoidable. But, with the advent and increasing fashion of hair transplants, the risks are also rising. Moreover, the FUE procedure was invented to avoid complications of FUT, such as wide scars. Now, even though it is considered to be a safe method of hair transplant surgery, it may have its side effects.
Quick Tip: It’s crucial for the patient and the surgeon to have a detailed session before the surgery regarding:
This counselling and discussion can help minimise any anxiety related to surgical techniques and wound care.
Contrary to popular belief, no such surgical procedure as a hair transplant is entirely risk-free. Everything comes with a cost. But of course, careful screening of the patient is crucial before taking any step. It helps in avoiding any unrealistic expectations set by the patient and the dissatisfaction they might face during hair transplant shedding.
Hence, getting in touch with the hair transplant surgeon to know the complete BTS is vital. All in all, the side effects can be avoided if the surgeons perform sound planning and execution of the surgery.
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