The hair transplantation procedure is a highly preferred aesthetic procedure today. Especially for the last ten years, it has been widely applied in Europe and our country. First, we perform hair analysis on patients before they come to our clinic, and if we find it appropriate for the procedure, we proceed to the application. With the FUE and DHI hair transplantation techniques, the person enters a smooth and fast recovery process, and we get successful results afterward.
As in all aesthetic operations, there is always a small risk of infection in hair transplant operations. This condition is entirely related to the scalp of the person. However, the side effects seen after the procedure are temporary and do not cause much distress to the person. They are not unavoidable side effects.
What are the Causes of Infection Symptoms After Hair Transplantation?
In our clinic, where we perform hair transplantation procedures, we convey the rules to be followed by our patients before and after the process. We serve the function in our clinic with specialists and doctors. We have been performing successful procedures for many years with our medical staff, who are the bests in their fields. After this procedure, the more the patient pays attention to the rules we give, the more successful and faster the healing process is.
We can list the causes of infections that may occur after hair transplantation as follows:
• Failure to comply with the necessary cleaning after the procedure
• The procedure is not performed in a hygienic clinic.
• Itching and touching the application area
• Smoking and alcohol use
• After the procedure, the person enters the sea or the pool.
For these reasons, crusting and infection may occur on the person’s scalp. Although hair transplantation methods are applied safely in our clinic, negligent behaviors experienced afterward can slow down the healing process.
How to Understand that Infection Occurs After Hair Transplantation?
We tell our patients what can happen in the general recovery process after hair transplantation. For this reason, symptoms such as redness and swelling can also be seen during the normal healing process. If swelling, bruising, or redness persists in the transplanted part after a week, you can apply to our clinic. There may be a risk of infection.
How can the risk of infection be avoided?
Although rare, there may be a risk of infection after hair transplantation. Although this risk is generally 1%, we tell our patients what they should not do after the procedure. The treated area should not be touched. In addition, you should pay attention to the site’s cleanliness after the application. Smoking should be avoided, and regular check-ups recommended by the physician should be followed.
What Should Be Done After Infection on the Scalp?
Infection after hair transplantation should be cared for. If discolorization persists after a healing process that exceeds one week, the area that may have been infected should be kept in mind. A person cannot do anything against infection alone. If such a situation is encountered, the patient should immediately contact our clinic. If necessary, our doctor in our clinic administers antibiotic treatment to the patient. Thus, the infection problem is solved in a short time.
What are the side effects that can be seen after hair transplantation?
After hair transplantation, some side effects can be seen in the person. Crusting, numbness, redness, swelling, and loss of sensation can last for 5 to 7 days on average in the parts where the hair is donated and the transplanted part. These effects are temporary. There may be a pain in the area used as a donor. These pains can last from 6 days to 14 days on average. We recommend our patients use a mild pain reliever.
Is Hair Transplantation Safe? Is There Any Harm?
Hair transplantation operations are carried out in our clinic in a highly hygienic and reliable environment. However, of course, in unsuitable environments and procedures that are not performed in line with the specialist, permanent hair loss and loss of sensation may occur in the donor area of the person.
