Beyond the Grafts: The Complete Guide to Hair Transplant Complications

A significant concern, as with any surgery, is the risk of scarring. While modern techniques like Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) result in tiny, dot-like scars that are usually easy to hide, the traditional Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) method leaves a linear scar on the back of the head where the strip of tissue was harvested. In rare instances, individuals may develop hypertrophic scars or keloids, which are thick, raised, and often prominent scars, particularly if they have a genetic predisposition for this type of healing.