As with any type of surgical procedure, there are certain possible risks and side effects associated with hair transplantation. These may include:
- Bleeding
- Post-surgical infection.
- Scarring
- Unnatural new hair growth
- Folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicles
- Shock loss of transplanted hair
- Sudden loss of transplanted hair
- Swelling of the scalp
- Bruising around the eyes
- Crusting and itching on the areas of the scalp where hair was removed or implanted
- Numbness or lack of sensation on the treated areas of the scalp
These risks and side effects are rare. Careful choice of physician and careful adherence to medical recommendations, minimize these risks