Common Post-Hair Transplant Issues: Is It Normal to Have?
If you have undergone hair transplant surgery and notice some issues in your body, rest
assured because we have got you covered. It is totally normal to encounter some
abnormalities regarding your scalp after your hair transplant surgery, there’s no need to panic.
However, of course, it is quite normal to worry about the condition of your hair. To ensure
that you won’t have any issues with your body, you should follow your doctor’s instructions
regarding your aftercare. However, so that you can feel at ease we will dive into what issues
you might encounter, how to get rid of them, and in what situations you must get in touch
with your doctor. Before further ado, it is important to note that no matter how minor your
issue is, consulting your doctor is a must.
Is It Normal to Have Swelling After Hair Transplantation?
After hair transplant surgery, swelling in the scalp is a more common occurrence than you
might think. Usually, swelling occurs within a few days after the surgery and subsides within
one or two weeks. If you want to speed up the healing procedure, you can use a cold press.
Other than that, it is important to stay hydrated. However, it can occur due to an allergic
reaction as well, therefore you should always consider informing your doctor about your
issue.
Is It Normal to Have Itchiness After Hair Transplantation?
Having an itchy feeling over the donor areas of your hair is a pretty common phenomenon. It
usually occurs because the newly transplanted hair follicles begin to heal. However, the
patient must be cautious not to scratch those itchy areas because they can damage their scalp.
The reason for that itchiness is the drying and crusting of the skin. There is no need to worry
though, one can get rid of that itchiness by applying aloe vera or oil to the itchy area. If the
area is still itchy, the patient should consider consulting their hair transplant surgeon.
Is It Normal to Have Numbness or Tingling After Hair Transplantation?
After the hair transplantation, the patient might notice a tingling feeling or numbness in the
transplanted area. Even though it isn’t a common occurrence, some patients might experience numbness and tingling because of the trauma caused by the procedure of hair transplantation.The patients who have numbness or tingling should keep in mind that these issues usually subside on their own within 2 to 3 weeks.
Is It Normal to Shed Hair After Hair Transplantation?
Hair shedding- also known as Shock Loss- is the falling of pre-existing hair, not the newly
transplanted hair. If the patient notices some hair loss, they shouldn’t be alarmed right away
because firstly, this occurrence is usually not permanent and secondly, that hair probably
wasn’t the transplanted hair but rather the patient’s pre-existing hair which was near the
transplanted area. Such issues can happen because of the trauma the surgery caused on the scalp, or it can be the response the body gives to the surgery. Of course, if there’s excessive hair loss, the patient must consult their hair transplant surgeon.
Is It Normal to be in Pain After Hair Transplantation?
It is quite normal to feel pain in the evening or the day after the surgery, especially in the
donor area. In hair transplantation surgery, the surgeon makes numerous incisions on the
patient’s scalp. If the patient struggles with putting up with the pain, they can take
Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. If the pain relievers aren’t enough, the patient should consider
getting in touch with their hair transplant surgeon.
Have you started to think about having hair transplant operation in Turkey but the idea of
what might happen afterward terrifies you? SurgeryTR got you covered! SurgeryTR’s
aftercare team follows you up on your recovery process for an entire year, so that you may ask any post-operation questions easily. Our aftercare team will gladly provide you with the
answers because we get in contact with your hair transplant surgeon and then inform you right away.
