Hair transplant and covid - can it affect the end results?

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Hello, I'm thinking of getting a hair transplant. I would like to know if COVID-19 can affect the end results in any shape of form? Thanks in advance!

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

There's no scientific evidence between Covid 19 and hair transplantation. The only thing you should pay attention to is that the clinic you choose follows the necessary caution and takes sanitary rules into account. Covid 19 will not affect your hair transplant results.  Good luck.

Cory Bovenzi, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question! In short, there isn't much data on the effects COVID may have on hair transplant success. The further out from the illness, the lower the likelihood of an interaction causing a true effect. Theoretically, COVID can cause issues with the microvascular system which is how the new grafts "take" via a new blood supply. One way to mitigate this risk would be to have hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the immediate postop course. I hope this helps answer your question- there isn't much in the literature about this just yet so you may find surgeons with slightly different opinions.
Best of luck!

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

COVID-19 will not affect the end results of  hair  transplant in any shape of form. It is better to see your photos  in order to understand the problem you have, treatment methods and/or estimate how much graft do we need to cover area and cost of operation.

Hair transplant and covid - can it affect the end results?

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