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How Common is Scalp Necrosis After Hair Transplantation Surgery?

BirdnessMar 30, 2013
What are the risk factors and what is the incidence? I am 56 years old and a NW 6. I will be getting 3500 grafts in the anterior to mid scalp at 40 units per sq cm. Does my age put me at increased risk? I am a non smoker and not a diabetic and in good health. Should I be worried about getting necrosis?

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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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