Many people want to treat baldness but it is important to know hair transplant side effects so ask all these questions during initial consultation at our hair restoration clinic in Lahore Pakistan. There are many hair transplant side effects however an experienced surgeon can minimize these complications. It is a very safe procedure but along with this it has few issues. If done under local anesthesia, there is very less risk. If it is done by an experienced Surgeon and qualified staff, it is proven that the results are excellent. Common side effects from the procedure are mostly includes:

  • Swelling

  • Pain

  • Numbness

  • Itching

  • Local infections.

  • Temporary thinning.

  • Scarring

  • Cyst

  • Bleeding and hiccups.

It is recommended by latest and modern science that if anyone is dealing with hair loss issues, hair implantation surgery is the only and last answer to get back the lost confidence and personality. Most of the time people rush to such procedures without knowing the complications that can occur. Here are 10 side effects caused by the procedure:

  • Thinning:

One of the most common problem of this treatment is the thinning of the previously grown hair. The thickness comes back after few months. This is also known as “Shock loss and “Shedding”. Some people may experience bald loss. The procedure does not change the number of follicles in your head, it is just redistributes them.

  • Bleeding:

A side effect of this surgery includes bleeding. Putting pressure on the area will usually stop bleeding. In some cases bleeding does not stop, the surgeons has to put some extra efforts to stop wounds.

  • Pain:

There is actually very little pain involved with the actual hair surgery, half of the people do not feel any pain and other half take mild pain relievers.

  • Itching:

It is very common to have itching on the recipient area which last for only few days. Using shampoo can relieve this problem.

Itching is due to scab formation and one could have thousands of scabs. Moisturizing oil can also help to reduce itching.

  • Swelling:

Almost everyone who had hair restoration surgery experience swelling in the forehead and around eyes. It results only for few days.

  • Numbness:

Patients normally report for feeling numbness for several weeks which is common. This is only temporary and it’s not dangerous.

  • Hiccups:

Only 5% of the patients have this problem of having hiccups which can be troublesome. It can affect their eating and sleeping habits. Normally surgeons prescribe medicines for this problem.

  • Infections:

Infections occur rarely after surgery because surgeons give you antibiotics regularly. One should worry about this side effect much.

  • Cysts:

Cysts can appear on the recipient areas. Cysts last only for few weeks and are rarely more than the size of a small pimple. Patients call them lumps and bumps.

  • Scarring:

It occurs only with strip transplants. Keloid scars can be unsightly, if you have short hair. The scars can be revised by expert Surgeon. However these are minor complications and before the surgery, a patient should get prepare for all of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the common hair transplant side effects?

The most common side effects are pain, swelling and numbness

Is it necessary to have problems in every case?

It is not necessary that every patient has such kind of problems.

Which technique involves minimum complications?

FUE technique gives minimum undesire issues

Who is the best specialist who can treat hair transplant side effects in Lahore?

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry is the best specialist in Lahore who can guide and help you. To contact with him you can call or WhatsApp +92-333-430-9999