Hair transplant has become a common treatment. However, it can also cause infection. Although the possibility that someone will suffer from infection after hair transplant is less, still some can face this issue. However, the right steps at the right time can cure this also. If a person is having an infection after hair transplant, then it should be treated at the earliest, else the problem can turn into necrosis.
Under this condition, dark patches start to form on the scalp, this happens due to the death of the cells or tissues as they do not get enough blood. Infection is not the root cause of this condition, even when during treatment, the surgeon implants or extracts a lot of follicular units, then also this condition can happen.
People who are at risk of having an infection after hair transplant:
Diabetic Patients
People who have the problem of diabetes usually have weak immune systems, which is why they are more prone to infection. Diabetic patients are given some antibiotics to eliminate this issue.
Smokers
If you have a bad habit of smoking, then after a hair transplant, the healing process will not work as the blood flow gets disrupted due to nicotine, carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. A good blood flow is extremely crucial to fight infection.
Clinic and Equipment
If the operation room and equipment are not properly sterilised after doing the surgery and before it, then there are chances that the patient will suffer from infection. Surgical equipment needs to be cleaned thoroughly.
Preparation of Scalp
Your scalp should be properly sanitised by the surgical team so that you do not suffer from infection. This is extremely pivotal to be done.
Poor Hygiene
Normally also, poor hygiene in the surrounding is the major cause of infections. Therefore, poor hygiene after hair transplant will also lead to causing infection. Proper cleanliness should be maintained.
Post-Operative Care
Taking care of things after the operation is extremely pivotal. If you do negligence in it, then you can suffer from infections. Detailed instructions are provided to you on what to do and what not, you need to adhere to it.
Here are some steps to follow to prevent suffering from infection after a hair transplant.
- When you are planning to go for a hair transplant, then for about at least 2 or 3 weeks, do not smoke before the surgery and after the surgery.
- Always have a healthy diet after a hair transplant. A diet that has a lot of zinc, vitamins and protein.
- Always choose the clinic after checking all the reviews about the clinic online, like what other patients have written and how was their experience.
- Always follow the instructions told to you by your surgeon. Do not ignore these things as these can have a negative impact.
- Always take follow-up from the surgeon.
At ASG Hair Transplant, we provide proper instructions to our patients regarding what to eat and do after hair transplant. We also maintain proper cleanliness at our clinic to ensure that patients do not suffer due to our ignorance about something. We also sanitise our equipment properly.
