Hair Transplant Side effects
You are wearing
nice cloth. You have fashion sense and you are modern according to the society
requirements but beside all this you are going through hair loss or having bald
head, your personality and looks would be ruined. The most effective way of
getting back your self-confidence is hair transplant surgery but most of us
never interested to know the side effects and drawbacks of any surgical
procedure due to rush in order to get our problem fixed.
This is very normal for a person who is seeking to get back his personality but
a person should always keep in mind the harmful effects of any surgery. The
disadvantages of this process vary from person to person. Some people just
enjoy the benefits hence others also suffer from some side effects. In some
people these side effects occur within some days of surgery and some will face
it after some time.
1: Infections:
This
is the common and very early side effect of hair transplant surgery. This side effect
may noticed after surgery. It happens due to unhygienic surgical instruments
and inexperienced surgeons. This is common in almost all types of surgeries. If
a surgeon do not clean the scalp of patient properly it may happen.
2: Pain:
Like
every surgery this side effect is common. A mild pain can be noticed during
operation or after operation. Some patient don’t feel pain at all. Surgeon will
give some pain relievers to patient which will be needed for one or two days
and patient will feel all good about pain.
3:
Itching:
Itching
can occur in a patient as a side effect due to scab formation. The itching can
controlled by shampooing. Special moisturizers are also available for this
problem but if the problem persist after a few days or itching tease the
patient beyond tolerance patient should consult dermatologist or cosmetic
surgeon.
4: Hiccups:
You
can feel surprised to read this word but yes this is true. Hiccups are also a
side effect of this surgery but this occur only in 5% to 7% of the people.
Doctor prescribe medication if this persist after few days of surgery.
5:
Bleeding:
Wounds
are very minor and heal after time but some people may experience bleeding
right after surgery. If the bleeding does not stop (which happens in rare
cases) doctor will have to do some extra stitching.
Swelling
may occur in this procedure around the forehead and eye area. This swelling
will go with time within a few days.
7:
Scarring:
Scarring
is not very common. It is just common when patient have genetically problem of
scarring.
8:
Cysts:
Cysts
are not harmful. They appear in the recipient area due to deeper pushing of
hair follicle in the skin. Cysts go away with in few days. If it does not go
away patient should talk to doctor.
9: Thinning
of hair:
This
is also called shedding or shock loss. This happens due to improper grafting
and inexperienced hands. Some patients may experience partial baldness.
10: Numbness:
Patient
may complain about numbness and this can persist a few weeks. This is temporary
side effect of the hair restoration surgery.