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

October 2023 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”

Jian Chen, Yuyang Gan, Yilong Guo, Zhexiang Fan, Xingdong Li, Zhexiang Fan, Juanmin Yang, Qiang Tang, Yong Miao

scalp necrosis hair transplantation Follicular Unit Excision FUE wound management antimicrobial therapy graft survival preoperative prophylaxis

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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