Hair Transplant Risks – What to Expect?

The procedure is minimally invasive and generally completely painless. Below we outline the potential risks of a hair transplant. For the majority of patients, local anesthesia poses no risk. In very rare cases, there may be a reaction to the anesthetic. If you have concerns, you can discuss them with your doctor beforehand. After follicular units are transplanted, some patients may experience numbness and/or tightness on the scalp. These sensations typically disappear after a few days. Swelling of the scalp after a hair transplant is completely normal. The reason for this is the accumulation of wound fluid and the local anesthetic injected under the skin. Since both the FUT method and the FUE method are surgical procedures, wounds are created that can become infected. To avoid infections, the procedure must be performed under absolutely sterile conditions, and you should ensure a medically flawless standard when choosing your clinic. As the follicular units grow in and the wounds heal, more or less intense itching may occur. To prevent infections, you should avoid scratching the itchy areas under any circumstances. If a doctor with insufficient experience performs the FUT or FUE method, this can lead to an unnatural-looking hairline or the hair growing in an unnatural or bristly manner, especially if the angle of the hair growth direction is not followed. Patients may need to be prepared for the possibility that transplanted follicular units may fall out shortly after the procedure – the so-called shock loss. After the hair transplant, the hair follicles need to regenerate, which usually takes about three months. Once the hair follicles have regenerated, your hair will continue to grow normally.