Brief Answer:
Side effects are mainly minor

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Hair transplantation is a very safe procedure. Minor and transient side effects are fairly common:
-Bleeding.
-Infection.
-Swelling.
-Bruising around the eyes.
-Crusting.
-Itching.
-Inflammation or infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis)
-Sudden loss of the transplanted hair called Telogen effluvium.
-Unnatural-looking tufts of hair.

Majority of the side effects are temporary and usually resolve on there own or with symptomatic treatment.
Overall, hair transplantation is a safe procedure with minor side effects when performed by an expert having a good experience with the procedure.

Regards

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Brief Answer:
You may be required to use topical Minoxidil and take Oral finasteride

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Your doctor may ask you to use topical Minoxidil 5% after hair transplantation surgery, once daily or alternate day.
You may also be asked to take once daily Oral Finasteride for the rest of your life.
These oral and topical medications are basically to arrest further progression of hair loss. Both of these are US FDA approved for hair loss in males.
Minoxidil is absolutely safe.
Finasteride is safe too.
Only 1-2 % of patients may complain of sexual side effects while on treatment with finasteride.
However, this side effect of finasteride is temporary and on continued treatment most of the patients no longer would complain about this side effect.
Hair transplantation is the most effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia with long lasting results.
It is the best option for those whose hair fall has progressed to a stage where it may not reverse on medications.

Regards

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