Is a hair transplant safe?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 284 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “Is hair transplant safe?” · “Are the treatments safe?” · “Are your treatments safe?” · “Are hair transplants safe?”

    Most providers assert that hair transplants are safe when performed by qualified and experienced professionals in a sterile environment72%Stated by 72% of the providers we surveyed. Including Avenues, Allure Medspa, Zuri Skin & Hair Clinic, Derma Hair Clinic Dr. Karalexis, Medispa, Dr Apoorv Loya, and 14 more.. The choice of clinic and surgeon is crucial71%Stated by 71% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr. Kushal Monga - Best Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon in Janakpuri (Delhi), Dr Bharat Agarwal, Redefine, Timeless Hair Transplant, Eugenix Hair Sciences, Dr Shukan Kapadia, and 14 more. for a safe and successful hair transplant.

    About half of clinics claim that hair transplants are minimally invasive with a low risk49%Stated by 49% of the providers we surveyed. Including GS Tricho Derma Clinic, Dr. Asad Toor Hair Transplant Clinic, Seraphic Hair Transplant Clinic, Dr Madhu's Advanced, Hair Transplant Islamabad - Hairhub, DermaLuxe Aesthetics, and 14 more. of complications. However, about a quarter acknowledge that minor and temporary side effects21%Stated by 21% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr Sameer Karkhanis, Dr Dharam's Skin O' Hair Clinic, Hair Center of Nebraska, Dr.Aklish jain Hair Transplant Clinic, Zenith Skin Hair & Dental Centre, Dermalife Skin and Hair Clinic, and 14 more. such as swelling, redness, or infection can occur after a hair transplant.

    Regarding safety protocols, about a quarter of the clinics assert that they follow international safety and hygiene standards35%Stated by 35% of the providers we surveyed. Including Kalpana Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Nasti's Maxillofacial, Dental & Hair Clinic, Edmonton Men's Health, Dr. Cinik Clinic, Dr. Mark Unger, Glow Heaven Skin and Hair Transplant Clinic in Thrissur, and 14 more.. About a quarter say they use FDA-approved techniques and equipment28%Stated by 28% of the providers we surveyed. Including Pink Perfect Clinic, NRG Wellness, Mediglo, Indian Skin, Capital Hair Restoration, La Dermis Clinic, and 14 more.. The FDA does not approve surgical techniques. Some devices, such as robotic harvesting systems like ARTAS, are FDA-cleared through the 510(k) process, which is a different and lower bar than approval.

    A minority of providers highlight that results of hair transplants can vary, and not all cases are suitable for the procedure16%Stated by 16% of the providers we surveyed. Including HairPalace, New England Center for Hair Restoration, Hair Transplant Abroad, The Hairsmith Clinic - Best Hair Transplant Clinic Delhi NCR India, Vita Estetic Hair Clinic, Dr BARATH KUMAR SINGH P, and 14 more.. They emphasize that proper aftercare is important to minimize risks13%Stated by 13% of the providers we surveyed. Including Skin n Smile Klinic, Dr. Manoj Khanna, Evoluer Aesthetics, MassDerm Hair Transplant Institute, Chandigarh Cosmetic Surgery, La Mesa Medical Hair Restoration, and 14 more. and ensure successful outcomes after a hair transplant.

    Some clinics note that hair transplants are performed under local anesthesia, avoiding the risks10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including Nu/Hart, ILHT, Resplendent Cosmetic Studio - Best Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon in Delhi, Cozmaa, Dencespot Clinic, HS Hair Clinic, and 14 more. of general anesthesia. Published case series give a fuller picture than clinic pages. In one retrospective series of 73 men at a single hospital, most of whom had strip (FUT) surgery, 23% had sterile folliculitis, 15% had a wide donor scar and 11% had numbness or tingling (Loganathan et al., 2014, PMID 25368473). Other reported problems include poor graft growth, cysts and, rarely, skin necrosis. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery has also warned that some clinics let unlicensed technicians perform the surgery (ISHRS), so ask who will do each step.

    Clinics also claim that modern hair transplant techniques result in minimal scarring10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including Hair Transplantation Clinic, Panacea Global, Mittal Hair Clinic, Bloom Hair Transplant, Orange County Hair Restoration, Hairfree & Hairgrow, and 14 more., and that hair transplants are suitable for both men and women10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including Hair Transplant Group, Estecenter Plastik Cerrahi Merkezi, Dr Konstantinos Dionysiou, Arka Skin Clinic, Satyam Hair Transplant Centre, Elixir, and 14 more..

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — drawn from 275 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer, showing 24. 5 translated into English from the clinic's own language.

    1. Hair transplant is a procedure considered safe, especially when performed by experienced professionals in specialized clinics. Translated
      Cíntia Carvalho Transplante Capilar São Paulo, BR
    2. … in a sterile, state-of-the-art facility, a hair transplant is incredibly safe.
      Avenues Ahmedabad, IN
    3. Very safe in experienced hands at an accredited centre.
      Allure Medspa Mumbai, IN
    4. Yes, it is safe to undergo hair transplant in any city until you have chosen the right hair transplant surgeon.
      Medispa New Delhi, IN
    5. Yes, hair transplant procedures at Zuri are conducted by trained professionals using clinically approved techniques.
      Zuri Skin & Hair Clinic Hyderabad, IN
    6. Yes, a hair transplant is a very safe procedure when performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon in a sterile medical facility.
      Eugenix Hair Sciences Bhubaneswar, IN
    7. It is a completely safe procedure, in which there is no reason for concern if the doctor is chosen correctly. Translated
      Derma Hair Clinic Dr. Karalexis Athens, GR
    8. … units placed in closely spaced micro-slits allows for a safe increase in hair density per cm². Translated
      Dr Souhir Bouzguenda Tunis, TN
    9. … an appropriate clinical environment, hair transplantation is a safe and predictable procedure. Translated
      Men’s Life – Clínica de Estética, Performance e Bem-Estar Brasília, BR
    10. Yes. All procedures are conducted by trained professionals using internationally approved technology and strict hygiene protocols.
      Dr Apoorv Loya Bhopal, IN
    11. A hair transplant is a surgical procedure which should only be carried out by skilled doctors with their specialist teams. In the UK, this is done in CQC regulated premises. In some cases, there may be factors that need to be…
      The Mae Clinic London, GB
    12. Modern FUE and FUT techniques are minimally invasive with low complication rates.
      Dr. Kushal Monga - Best Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon in Janakpuri (Delhi) New Delhi, IN
    13. Yes, when performed by a qualified surgeon.
      Dr Bharat Agarwal Udaipur, IN
    14. Yes, treatments are performed by qualified and skilled professionals using FDA-approved technologies.
      Kalpana Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Clinic Jaipur, IN
    15. Hair transplant is generally hair transplant safe when done by an experienced surgeon, though minor risks like infection or graft failure can …
      Redefine Mumbai, IN
    16. Yes, it is a medically supervised treatment. Translated
      Clínica Albia - Medicina Estética y Capilar Bilbao, ES
    17. Yes, when performed by an experienced surgeon using advanced techniques.
      Dr Shukan Kapadia Anand, IN
    18. … professionals like our team at GS Tricho Derma Clinic, it’s a very safe and low-risk procedure.
      GS Tricho Derma Clinic Haridwar, IN
    19. Hair transplant treatment is usually considered safe when performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon.
      Royal Derma Delhi, IN
    20. … UK-based facility by experienced professionals, our procedures meet the highest medical standards.
      Timeless Hair Transplant London, GB
    21. As it is a very simple and very superficial procedure you need not anticipate any complications.
      Dr Madhu's Advanced Telangana, IN
    22. It is a minimal invasive surgery literally skin deep and one of the most safest surgical procedures ever performed.
      Dr. Asad Toor Hair Transplant Clinic Lahore, PK
    23. Yes, our treatments are performed by trained professionals using FDA-approved equipment and products.
      Pink Perfect Clinic Lahore, PK
    24. … in trained staff and modern equipment, it is possible to nullify side effects like infection, scarring, loss of grafts, and pain.
      Seraphic Hair Transplant Clinic Indore, IN