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Hair Transplant (FUE) — risks and complications

4 documented risks. Severity reflects clinical significance, not probability.

Folliculitis (graft infection)

minor5.00%

Prevention: Sterile technique; post-operative saline irrigation; antibiotic prophylaxis where indicated.

Sources: ishrs-standards

Shock loss of pre-existing native hair

moderate10.00%

Prevention: Conservative graft density in transitional zones; minoxidil pre-treatment in selected patients.

Sources: ishrs-standards

Visible donor-area scar (FUT) or low-density patches (FUE)

moderate10.00%

Prevention: Trichophytic donor closure (FUT); careful FUE extraction pattern.

Sources: ishrs-standards

Poor graft survival rate

moderate5.00% (2.00–10.00%)

Prevention: Minimised out-of-body time; appropriate hydration; experienced implantation team.

Sources: ishrs-standards