Complications of Hair Restoration Surgery: An Overview
January 2016
TLDR Hair restoration surgery can lead to issues like scarring, hair loss, and anxiety, but careful management before and after the procedure can minimize these complications.
The document "Complications of Hair Restoration Surgery: An Overview" from 2015 discussed the potential complications that can arise from hair restoration surgery. The authors, Patwardhan Narendra, Kirane Vaishalee, and Mysore Venkataram, highlighted issues such as central scarring, indentations, and the loss of transplanted hair follicles. They also discussed the importance of postoperative management to minimize complications, including the use of prophylactic antibiotics and dilute steroids. Anxiety was identified as a potential issue, as well as complications from anesthesia and syncope. The authors also mentioned the use of a laser guiding system to aid in the transplantation process. The document emphasized the importance of physician assessment before and after the procedure to ensure the best possible outcome.
