Post-Hair Transplant Surgery Abnormalities That Require Medical Attention

After a hair transplant, certain abnormalities like excessive swelling, infection, and graft rejection may require medical attention. Learn how to identify post-surgery complications and when to seek help for optimal recovery.

1. Persistent or Worsening Pain

• Mild pain is normal for the first few days, but severe or worsening pain may indicate infection or nerve damage.
• If over-the-counter painkillers don’t help, consult a doctor.

2. Excessive Swelling (Edema)

• Swelling around the forehead and eyes is common for 3–5 days, but severe swelling beyond a week could signal an issue.
• If swelling extends to the neck or causes difficulty breathing, seek urgent medical care.

3. Signs of Infection

• Redness, pus, or foul-smelling discharge around the transplant area.
• Persistent fever (above 38°C / 100.4°F).
• Increased tenderness and warmth at the transplant site.
• What to do? Immediate antibiotic treatment may be needed.

4. Graft Rejection or Poor Graft Survival

• If newly implanted hair falls out excessively within the first few weeks, it could be shock loss or poor graft survival.
• Bald patches near the transplant area may indicate graft necrosis.
• What to do? PRP therapy or additional treatment may help restore growth.

5. Bleeding That Doesn’t Stop

• Minor bleeding is normal in the first 24 hours, but continuous bleeding or large blood clots may need medical intervention.
• What to do? Apply gentle pressure and seek medical help if bleeding persists.

6. Numbness or Loss of Sensation

• Temporary numbness in the donor or recipient area is common.
• If numbness lasts more than 3 months, it could indicate nerve damage.
• What to do? A doctor may recommend nerve-stimulating therapy.

When to Seek Medical Attention

🚨 Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
✔️ Fever above 38°C (100.4°F)
✔️ Excessive bleeding or pus discharge
✔️ Swelling that worsens after 7 days
✔️ Severe pain not relieved by medication
✔️ Sudden hair loss or bald patches near grafts

Trust Cosmo Hair Center for Safe & Effective Hair Transplants

At Cosmo Hair Center, patient safety and long-term success are our top priorities. Our expert medical team provides comprehensive post-operative care to ensure optimal healing, graft survival, and natural-looking results. If you experience any post-hair transplant abnormalities, our specialists are ready to provide immediate support and advanced treatments.