Recipient Site Necrosis Following Hair Transplantation: A Rare Event

Hair transplantation is typically a safe procedure for treating androgenetic alopecia, but it can occasionally lead to severe complications such as scalp necrosis. This study presents a case of a 47-year-old male who developed parietal scalp necrosis after undergoing follicular unit extraction (FUE) with sapphire blade recipient-site creation. The patient experienced progressive scalp pain and necrosis by postoperative day 5. Initial topical treatments were inadequate, necessitating surgical debridement and wound care, which ultimately resulted in complete healing and a favorable cosmetic outcome. The case highlights the importance of early detection, understanding risk factors, and prompt management to prevent and address such rare complications in hair transplantation.