Hair Transplant Risks

There are two main types of hair transplants: FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction). When using the FUT technique, the surgeon removes a strip of skin in the donor area to extract hair follicles and insert them into the thinning or balding areas. The FUE method includes directly extracting follicular units from the scalp and inserting them into the recipient areas.

The FUE technique is more commonly used, as it’s minimally invasive and leaves no scarring. However, you should be aware of certain risks of hair transplantation before scheduling the procedure.

What Are The Risks Of Hair Transplantation?

Every surgery comes with potential risks and complications. However, those that come with hair transplantation are minor and typically clear up after several weeks.

Some of the potential side effects include:

• Swelling or bruising
• Scarring
• Bleeding
• Pain or itching
• Infection
• Loss of sensation around the treated areas
• Loss of transplanted hair (shock loss)
• Scalp laxity
• Unnaturally-looking hair
• Hair curl

All of these potential complications are temporary, so there’s no reason to worry if you experience them. Even if there’s any kind of infection, your doctor will treat it promptly and make sure your hair starts growing normally.

More often than not, complications occur when a doctor without experience performs the surgery. That’s why it’s crucial to choose a good, experienced surgeon to transplant your hair.

What Are The Risks Of Wound Healing After Hair Transplantation?

Once your surgeon is done with the procedure, it’s up to you to take care of your scalp and hair. If you don’t follow their medical advice to the T, you could risk poor wound healing.

That could cause further complications down the line. You may be left with visible scarring and may not be able to grow hair in the transplanted areas properly.

One of the most critical steps you should take after the surgery is to rest. Avoid any strenuous activity for at least ten days to keep your blood pressure low and avoid wound bleeding.

Avoiding physical activity will also stop you from sweating, which is another risk of wound healing, particularly because it can cause an infection.

Speaking of sweating after hair transplantation, you should avoid sun exposure as well. Directly exposing your scalp to the sun could also negatively affect your transplanted grafts. Don’t go out in the sun for at least 4-6 months after the surgery, and always wear a protective hat.

What Can Be Done To Minimize The Risks Of Hair Transplantation?

The best thing you can do to minimize the risks of hair transplantation is to choose a high-quality clinic. Find a licensed, certified, and experienced surgeon who will provide you with excellent care before, during, and after the surgery.

Good aftercare is critical, as your hair won’t start growing naturally for at least 9-12 months.

Hair Transplant Infection: A Major Risk

One of the biggest risks a hair transplant surgery in an unprofessional clinic can bring about is infection. You can easily find cases of hair transplants that have gone wrong on the internet which has many reasons. Firstly, people dealing with severe hair loss are under heavy advertising campaigns by hair mills (hair transplant centers with very low standards). With a lost self-confidence level, they believe in such campaigns and put their health at heavy risk.

Secondly, hair transplant aftercare is neglected in many clinics, leaving patients without any education and enough post-op support. Hair transplant aftercare is as important as the surgery itself. Thirdly, some clinics do not follow hygienic standards and handle hair grafts unprofessionally, infecting the donor site and the implantation area. Hair follicles are very delicate and need extra care during the surgery. You can only trust hair transplant clinics that implement high-level standards from trustworthy authorities.

How Should You Avoid Infection After a Hair Transplant?

To avoid infection and other risks after a hair transplant, you should:

• Only trust professionals
• Follow the post-op instructions your doctor gives you
• Wash your hair with special shampoos and foams
• Use organic high-quality materials
• Take proper medicine prescribed by your doctor

Quality Hair Transplantation With Dr. Emrah Cinik

Dr. Emrah Cinik is one of the most renowned plastic surgeons in the world. He’s a member of the International Society for Aesthetics and Cosmetics, runs a top-notch hair transplantation clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, and has many years of experience in the field.

The FUE hair restoration treatment is his specialty, and he has performed over 1,000 successful hair transplants. With Dr. Emrah Cinik, you’ll always be in good hands.

At Dr. Emrah Cinik Hair Hospital, you’ll get a free hair analysis, a premium-quality hair transplant with outstanding permanent results, and excellent aftercare. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation!