Hair Transplant Surgery and its Side Effects

Regardless to how successful your surgery is you might experience possible side effects of a hair transplant procedure.  However the side effects of a hair transplant are usually fairly minimal and can be easily treated with a prescribed or over the counter medications such as Extra Strength Tylenol.

Minor and temporary side effects of a hair transplant can include headaches due to the tugging and manipulation of the scalp area during the procedure, a small amount of bleeding which is normal, numbness or scalp tenderness and temporary thinning of pre-existing hair.  Both thinning of pre-existing hair and scalp numbness occur in a good majority of hair transplant procedures, but are temporary condition.  Another less common side effect is swelling which usually occurs around the forehead and the eye area.  Although the patient will experience a little discomfort and headiness, the swelling normally lasts two to five days, and the doctor can write you a prescription for something that will help reduce the swelling.   Many patients might also experience an itchy scalp after the surgery, which is not unusual or cause for alarm.  Regular shampooing and using saline to moisten the grafts usually helps to minimize this condition. 

Following the instructions for post-operative care is necessary for a satisfactory healing process.