One of the concerns of those who are about to undergo a hair transplant or even those who are looking up information to decide on a hair transplant, is side effects and complications after a hair transplant. Many people therefore probably have similar questions, that is to say, “Will it hurt after a hair transplant?”, “Will the head and face become swollen?”, “Will the scars from the hair transplant be clearly visible?”, “What to do if the newly implanted hair falls out?” There are many questions that may pop into your head.
You will feel at ease if you are Namnin’s customer. These worries will be alleviated because the doctor will explain each step thoroughly, clearly, easily understood, and straightforwardly. The patient will be made aware of preparation before a hair transplant surgery, steps of a hair transplant, taking care of yourself after a hair transplant procedure, and appointments to be made during one year after a hair transplant. This is to make the patients clearly understand what will happen and what may occur.
In this section, we have gathered information and details of four common concerns that may occur after a hair transplant:
1. Wounds on the back of head
It should be first understood that hair transplantation involves moving the patient’s hair follicles, with falling-out resistant property, from a high-density donor area, to a recipient area.
Therefore, a wound after excision and removing the hair graft is considered common when it comes to a hair transplant procedure. However, Namnin's doctor has many helpers to help our patients hide the wounds smoothly.
To begin with, the doctor uses a bunch of standard equipment like an excision device and implanter pen that comes in various sizes so that it can be adjusted to suit the size of hair graft of each patient.
Additionally, the doctor applies an excision technique to remove the hair graft without shaving. Importantly, with stepped-removal technique, the wounds caused by the surgery are hidden smoothly so the patient can freely do the hairstyle you desire.
2.Facial swelling
In hair transplant procedure, two local anesthetic injections are used:
- First injection: A local anesthetic will be injected into the occipital area (donor area) before excision and removal of hair follicles.
- Second injection: another local anesthetic will be injected into the area where the hair grafts will be implanted (recipient area).
Local anesthetic injection is often a point where the patient is worried about pain. That’s because the techniques for minimizing anesthetic injection will vary based on the expertise of each physician. At Namnin Clinic, Dr. Nin will gently perform anesthetic injection by herself, calculating the appropriate amount of local anesthetic, so the patients will be relieved of anxiety.With Dr. Nin's unique technique, after undergoing a hair transplant, at Nam Nin, you do not have to wear a forehead band and you will hardly experience any swelling. The patients will be free from anxiety and able to resume their day-to-day activities right after finishing the procedure.
3. Itching scalp after a hair transplant
Itching scalp after a hair transplant is normal. It can be caused by one or many reasons at once, for example:
- A hair transplant causes many small wounds on the scalp, disturbing the nerve and causing itching and numbness.
- As the scalp is healing after undergoing a hair transplant, the scalp is covered with dried blood and other fluids that aid the healing process, causing itching.
- Effects of histamine in the blood which causes irritation.
After a hair transplant, you should avoid touching, itching or scratching your scalp to prevent inflammation and infection. At Namnin Clinic, after a hair transplant, the patients will be provided a set of selected self-care products for day-to-day use. These selected products are truly gentle, helping you clean your scalp and hair and calm itching.
4. Hair shedding after two weeks of hair transplant (Shock Loss)
Shock Loss is a hair phenomenon occurring after a hair transplant, worrying many patients. Shock loss is when the newly implanted hair suddenly falls out. Please note that it is normal to shed your transplanted hair following a hair transplant. Don’t worry! Your new hairs will grow in their place in the next six months.
In some cases, Shock Loss may not occur. Your newly implanted hair continues to grow perfectly.
In addition to explanation of complications, symptoms and side effects that may occur after a hair transplant, Dr. Nin will follow up at every stage for one year and be ready for answering questions and giving advice closely. Therefore, our patients can be at ease and look forward to seeing the best result of newly grown hair.
