Recipient Site Scalp Necrosis: A Rare Postoperative Complication of Hair Transplantation

    October 2023 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”
    Jian Chen, Yuyang Gan, Yilong Guo … Yong Miao
    Studysummary This study found that among over 10,000 hair transplantation patients, only four cases of scalp necrosis occurred, highlighting that timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications and improve outcomes, with most cases resolving within 2–3 weeks.
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