Beyond the Grafts: The Complete Guide to Hair Transplant Complications

Hair transplant surgery, while generally a safe and effective procedure, carries a range of potential side effects and complications, the severity of which can vary greatly among individuals. Most patients experience common, temporary side effects which are a normal part of the healing process. These typically include pain and discomfort in both the donor and recipient areas, which is usually manageable with prescribed pain medication and subsides within the first few days to a week. Alongside discomfort, patients frequently observe swelling (oedema) of the scalp and forehead, which sometimes extends down to the eyes, but this also tends to resolve on its own within a few days.