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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