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Why did cysts develop after a hair transplant?

Feb 26, 2016

What would be the cause of cysts in the recipient area post hair transplant? Is this common?

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Some hair transplant patients can get hiccups after the surgery. It is not permanent but it is annoying.  Fortunately it is rare.

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It is most certainly possible to transplant hair follicles to new areas, even if the existing hair is sparse as you described. Many of the eyebrow transplant patients opt for the procedure due to similar reasons as yours.  To give the brows soft density and better definition, the Intelligent P...

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It is normal to lose transplanted hairs weeks after surgery. It may take 6 to 12 months to see new hairs grow out.  If you are losing more hair the 6th month mark, you should probably see your doctor for a recheck.

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It is a good idea to find a few doctors in your area and visit them in person. Don't rely just on recommendations.

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Ozge Ergun, MD

Dear theerat226Thanks for the question. Smoking reduces the blood circulation and this can effect the hair grow of the new hair. We know that stopping smoking is not easy for the patients and this is why we recommend to consume not more than 5 cigarettes per day if the patient can not stop. I w...

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Sanusi Umar, MD

What you show could be anything at this stage. It is likely they are scabs which is not unusual at this stage post surgery.

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