Hair Transplant Risks & Safety

With proper sterilisation protocols and post-operative antibiotics, infection risk is extremely low (less than 1%). Reputable clinics maintain hospital-grade hygiene standards.

Modern FUE and DHI techniques leave only tiny, nearly invisible dot scars. The older FUT (strip) method leaves a linear scar, which is why most Turkish clinics no longer offer it.

Existing hair around the transplant area may temporarily fall out due to the trauma of surgery. This is normal and the hair grows back within 3-6 months.

Poor hairline design or incorrect graft angles can lead to unnatural-looking results. This is why choosing an experienced surgeon is crucial — it's as much art as science.

If grafts are handled improperly or left outside the body too long, survival rates drop. Top clinics maintain 90-95%+ graft survival rates through careful protocols.

Temporary numbness in the donor or recipient area is common and typically resolves within a few weeks to months.

Forehead swelling is common 2-4 days after the procedure. It resolves on its own and can be managed with medication and sleeping elevated.