What Are The Possible Complications of Hair Transplant Surgery?

Answered by Steven Gabel, MD

Question: Can you provide a list of possible complications associated with undergoing a hair transplant? For instance the likelihood of getting an infection or any other serous complications. Is this even possible?

Answer: Fortunately, the risk of complications is low when surgeons perform hair transplantation using modern surgical techniques.This has to do with the fact that techniques have been refined over the years and the scalp has such a rich vascular supply giving it the ability to heal well after surgery. Complications from hair transplantation can be divided into procedure specific and aesthetic specific. [...]

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Answered by Steven Gabel, MD

Question: Can you provide a list of possible complications associated with undergoing a hair transplant? For instance the likelihood of getting an infection or any other serous complications. Is this even possible?

Answer: Fortunately, the risk of complications is low when surgeons perform hair transplantation using modern surgical techniques.This has to do with the fact that techniques have been refined over the years and the scalp has such a rich vascular supply giving it the ability to heal well after surgery. Complications from hair transplantation can be divided into procedure specific and aesthetic specific. [...]

Read Full Post on The IAHRS Hair Transplant Info Center.

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Thanks for the answer Dr. Gabel! I think this is important information for anyone thinking about having a hair transplant.