10 Side Effects of Hair Transplant Surgery
6. Numbness
Many patients after undergoing the surgery often complain about the feeling of numbness for a few weeks. Numbness is a common side-effect of hair transplant surgery and it is also temporary.
7. Infections
Hair transplant surgery often accompanies infections. Most surgeons usually prescribe certain antibiotics before and also after the surgery in order to prevent the occurrences of major infections. So, if you are going for a hair transplant surgery, then do not ignore the antibiotics prescribed by your surgeon before the surgery.
8. Hiccups
Almost 5% of the patients undergoing hair transplant surgery might encounter hiccups after the surgery. It is a very troublesome side-effect as this condition can prevent you from getting enough sleep or eating properly. However, there are medications available for getting over this condition and with proper treatment, you can easily prevent it from occurring again.
9. Cysts
In the areas, where your hair is being transplanted which are also termed as the recipient areas, cysts can appear after performing the surgery. The cysts are generally small in size, like pimples and lasts only for a few weeks after which it disappears automatically.
10. Scarring
If you are genetically inclined to keloid scarring, then you have high chances of developing it after undergoing hair transplant surgery. After the surgery, you may start developing scarring which gradually might also take the form of ridges but with proper medications before and after the surgery, you can prevent this condition from getting worse.
