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A bad hair transplant can occur to anyone and if you do not do your research right at the first place, your are putting yourself at risk. And do you know what that means? It means a disaster much worse than hair loss.

So before ever plunging in to a decision that will costs your thousands and that can have a huge impact on your life, you better make sure you have the best hair transplant surgeon with you.

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It's a Surgical Procedure After All

Like many other forms of cosmetics surgeries, hair transplant surgeries also have its fair share of risks as well as potential complications. I am sure you have heard of a bad plastic work done, so it's also very realistically possible that you can end up with a bad hair transplant as well, if you don't do adequate research first. That is why it's an indeed big decision to make before you decide to go under the knife.

Although hair transplant procedures have gone a long way with today's latest Follicular Unit Transplantation as well as Follicular Unit Extraction methods which dramatically reduce the invasiveness of the procedure and also the complications, still there is no such thing as a 100% guarantee. The risk is yours to take.

That is why, before you ever begin, there are many points that you have to consider first which are the

• Overall achievability of the procedure
• Long term costs
• Short and long term maintenance
• Your expectations
• The operation's risk

All of the above points are fairly mentioned in the Hair Transplant section and you should take a look first if you have just stumbled onto this page. It can help you decide whether the procedure is right for you or not.

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What Can Happen in a Hair Transplant Procedure?

Compare to just a decade or two ago, ending up with a bad hair transplant is not that uncommon after all. Back then when the hair transplant procedures were still at its infancy, where big grafts and doll like plugs are common practices among most surgeons, the results from hair transplant patients can immediately wipe you hope of ever even trying this procedure.

Today's procedure are fairly advance and the chances of complications and Pinocchio like hair lines no longer exist BUT, there are still issues like

• Large Grafts
  Large grafts are things of the past where surgeons extract a bunch of hair follicles from the donor areas and implant it to the balding area. This form of hair transplant will result in an unnatural 'plug like' hair line that resembles mannequin like hair.

  Although no longer used in most places, not all surgeons are equipped with the know-how of the latest Follicular Unit Transplantation methods. Some surgeons still employ older grafting methods that although smaller, it's still not the best your money can buy. Only hair labs with sufficient manpower and micro grafting facilities can offer the latest in hair transplant technology.

• Scarring
  Even with the latest hair transplant methods, scarring is very possible and it's up to the surgeon's expertise to examine your scalp individually to find ways to reduce the chances of creating permanent scars to your scalp.

  Unnecessary incisions can increase risks of infections, cause uneven scalp surface, visible scar marks and can even alter the hair growth direction on the operated area, something you definitely do not want. A good hair transplant surgeon will definitely reduce your risk of unwanted scarring.

• Misaligned hairlines
  Hair transplant is something that not only involves medical precision at the blade and implantation level, it also requires the surgeon to estimate the overall aesthetical results of the procedure.

  There are indeed inexperienced surgeons that might be versed with the procedure, but lack experience critical to ensure they can recreate your original hair line. Creating a natural hairline is a work of art combined with experience and any mistakes can lead to awkwardly low hairlines and an unnatural look, distorting the overall appearance of your facial characteristics.

• Wrong Direction
  North or South? East or West? Extracting hair follicles are a delicate operation, implanting them is also equally tasking but to make sure they are placed where they should require the insights of an artist.

  When it comes to relocating thousands of hair follicles, many inexperienced surgeons might not be able to consistently align each and every hair follicle to their perfect alignment. This might results in hair pointing in unwanted positions that creates a strange look.

• Poor Assessment of Donor Hairs
  A hair transplantation procedure is not suitable for everybody. One of the most important criteria is that you will need to have sufficient donor hairs to cover the hairs that you lost and yet be able to create an appearance of fullness.

  Therefore estimating the amount of hairs needed down to each individual strand and where they should be placed is no trivial matter and should be taken seriously. A sign of a bad hair transplant is when a procedure is performed with insufficient donor hair, thus making matters worse.

Dr. Bernstein, a leader and pioneer in the field of hair transplants, has a generous amount of information about hair restoration options for restoring a bad hair transplant. You can find more information from this link here. (Opens in a new window)

All these are possible risks that you must consider in choosing your surgeon because they are the most common causes of a hair transplant gone bad. Therefore, even with the latest technology, under the hands of inexperienced or unqualified surgeons, a bad hair transplant can still happen to you. So...

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Choose it Right the First Time

Hair Transplantation is a cosmetic procedure that is expensive and quite tasking. Although it offers one of the best outcomes for solving your hair loss problems, it's a big decision to make because it involves surgery and long term maintenance.

So, if you plan to go for it, make sure you go for the best and don't make a hasty decision. Take your time and do the right research or else you might end with a bad hair transplant, which will further make the matter much worse for your hair and wallet.

There are a few surgeons that we recommend here in the states.

If you are looking for a qualified surgeon nearby, click here.

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