What are the risks and recovery expectations?

Risks are low but can include temporary swelling, redness, minor bleeding, or infection at graft sites; rare complications like folliculitis or shock loss (temporary shedding of existing hair) are manageable. Recovery involves 2 weeks of visible healing, with scabs falling off and normal activities resuming, though you should avoid strenuous exercise for 3–4 weeks. Final results appear at 6 months, as transplanted hair grows in phases, with full density achieved by 12 months.