Being scared of a potential infection after a hair transplant operation is very expected. Nearly every procedure has pros and cons related to it. Either big or small, a piercing or a procedure, we find ourselves looking for instructions on how to keep the wounded area clean. Hair transplants, specifically FUE, are regarded as microsurgery since the punctures are all small in size.
Fortunately, there are countless ways to prevent risks. The way to a safe healing is to stick to the post-op instructions that will be provided to you. Bacteria can be found nearly everywhere. You can’t escape it. After an operation, there is always a chance of an infection. But you can keep away from infection with proper care. Normally, a hair transplant is a safe procedure.
Being scared from getting an infection is normal, it can happen with any surgery. Doesn’t matter if it is big or small, after the procedure we just want to make sure the wounded area is clean, so we look for guidance and of course at Clinic Center we provide this.
But just because your wounds will be small doesn’t mean there won’t be any risks. Because bacteria is also very small. There is an adage, “if there is a wound, there is also a possibility of infection”. Fortunately, there are methods to control the possibility of hair transplant infection!
Causes For Hair Transplant Infection: What Are They?
Operations in a dirty room
Obviously, if anyone tries to operate on you in the middle of the lobby, or a room that looks very filthy, there are chances of getting infected.
Working in dusty places
You will get a shampoo and a gel to clean the wounded areas and also you will be provided with the medication. However, you still have to be careful with your personal hygiene and make sure your surroundings aren’t causing risks for your operated area.
Touching the operated areas
Usually, our hands do have bacteria and dirt even if we don’t notice it. So just to be extra careful, don’t touch the operated area.
Scratching the itch
Whilst your wounds are healing, there is a chance of it itching. It is very understandable that you will find it very difficult not to scratch that area. But if you scratch, you will re-open the wounds, and the chance of getting that area infected will be higher.
Smoking and Drinking Alcohol
No doctor would say the opposite. It is general knowledge that smoking and consuming alcohol slows down healing.
Swimming in the sea or pool
Public beaches have lots of bacteria, which can easily cause infection. Pools have chemicals that can cause damage to your follicles.
Not following the rules that were given by the clinic
What are the symptoms?
Recognising the signs of hair transplant infection can be a bit hard. Patients can be a bit confused because there are similarities between healing and infection. What can a patient do? Pay attention to the swelling, the colour of the area, itching, if these symptoms that aren’t counted as “normal” don’t go down in about a week, then you should look for professional help.
How Can The Possibility of An Infection Be Avoided?
If there is a wound, there can also be Infection. Clearly, we don’t want it and we don’t want it to slow down our healing. The first is that the possibility of hair transplant infections is around 1%. Looking after your scalp care routine is very easy to follow.
- Keep the area clean
- The operated areas shouldn’t be touched
- By attending the check-up(s)
- Don’t smoke or drink before and after the operation
As long as you follow the given instructions, you shouldn’t have any problems and you should have a smooth recovery.
UNIQUE AFTERCARE SERVICE IN CLINIC CENTER
As Clinic Center, we provide free online and physical aftercare for all treated patients for one year.After hair transplant operation is done, patient folder is forwarded to aftercare department and a assistant from aftercare department is being assigned to the patient. Aftercare assistant helps the patient online and answer all questions to make healing process easier.
Clinic Center is also providing free physical aftercare service with partner clinics in the UK and Germany for all patients.
If you would like more information about the hair transplant procedure, you can always contact us. At Clinic Center, we do our best to make certain that our patients have the most comfortable medical journey possible.
