Complications in Hair Transplant Surgery: Real World Management

ISHRS 2026 CME Webinar

Complications in Hair Transplant Surgery: Real World Management

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM CDT (Time zone conversion)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Registration Fees Per Webinar

Moderators

Moderator: Dr. Seema Garg, MBBS, MSc, FISHRS | India
Co-Moderator: Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash, BM, FISHRS | Australia

Program Description

This 2.5-hour live webinar, “Complications in Hair Transplant Surgery: Real World Management,” is designed to provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of complications encountered in modern hair transplant practice. As hair restoration surgery continues to evolve with advanced techniques such as FUE and FUT, the spectrum of complications has also become more nuanced and technique-sensitive.

This program will focus on real-world clinical challenges, including intraoperative and postoperative complications such as bleeding, graft damage, poor growth, infections, folliculitis, vascular compromise, cobblestoning, and scalp necrosis. Emphasis will be placed on early recognition, prevention strategies, and evidence-based management protocols.

Through case-based discussions and expert insights, participants will gain practical knowledge to enhance patient safety, optimize outcomes, and effectively manage complications when they arise.
Professional Practice Gap
Despite advancements in hair transplant techniques, many practitioners face challenges in recognizing and managing complications effectively. There is often variability in surgical training, perioperative protocols, and complication management strategies across practices.

Additionally, the increasing popularity of high-volume FUE procedures has led to a rise in donor and recipient area complications, sometimes due to inadequate planning or insufficient understanding of vascular dynamics and tissue handling.

This gap in standardized knowledge and real-world complication management can adversely impact patient outcomes, satisfaction, and medico-legal safety.

Professional Practice Gap

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Educational Need

This webinar addresses these gaps by delivering focused education on:

• Prevention and management of donor and recipient area complications
• Early identification of high-risk cases and warning signs
• Evidence-based strategies for managing infections and delayed healing
• Surgical planning to minimize vascular compromise and necrosis
• Practical approaches to managing poor growth and aesthetic complications

Enhancing competence in these areas will enable surgeons to improve clinical outcomes, reduce complication rates, and manage adverse events with confidence.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify common intraoperative and postoperative complications in hair transplant surgery
• Recognize early warning signs of complications such as infection, vascular compromise, and poor graft survival
• Implement preventive strategies to minimize donor and recipient area complications
• Demonstrate appropriate management protocols for complications including folliculitis, cobblestoning, cysts, and necrosis
• Analyze real-world case scenarios to improve clinical decision-making
• Integrate best practices into routine surgical workflows to enhance patient safety and outcomes

Assessment Methodology

• Live Q&A Sessions: Encourage interaction and clarify key concepts.
• Participant Feedback Form: Evaluate the relevance, quality, and applicability of the program.

Target Audience and Prerequisites

This webinar is taught at the physician level. It is open to all levels and geared toward advanced hair restoration surgeons.

References

1. Unger WP et al. Delineating the safe donor area for hair transplanting. Am J Cos Surg, 1994
2. Zontos G et al. Minimizing injury to the donor area in FUE harvesting. J Cosmet Dermatol, 2016
3. Garg AK, Garg S. Exploring safe donor follicle harvesting in follicular unit excision: A Comprehensive review- Hair Transplant Forum International Jan 2024, 34(1) 12-16
4. Boaventura O et al. Depth control in follicular unit excision. J Cosmet Dermatol, 2022
5. True R et al. New strategies for using grafts outside the safe donor zone. Hair Transplant Forum Int, 2021
6. Garg AK, Garg S. Complications of Hair Transplant Procedures-Causes and Management. Indian J Plast Surg. 2021 Dec 31;54(4):477-482.
7. Pontes LT et al. FUT vs FUE: comparative graft analysis. Dermatol Surg, 2024
8. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR. The logic of follicular unit transplantation. Dermatol Clin.
9. Avram MR, Rogers NE. Controversies in hair transplantation. Dermatol Surg.

CME Information

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit Statement

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery designates this Other Activity (blended synchronous and enduring) for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

To receive CME credit and a CME certificate, participants must participate in the activity, complete the evaluation survey and the CME Claim Form by January 12, 2027.

Format

Internet/online, via computer or mobile device. 

Official Language

The official language of the webinar is English. Simultaneous interpretation is not provided for this webinar.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the ACCME Accreditation Criteria, the ISHRS must ensure that anyone in a position to control the content of the educational activity (planners/ speakers/authors/moderators) has disclosed all financial relationships with any commercial interest (termed by the ACCME as “ineligible companies”, defined below) held in the last 24 months (see below for definitions). Please note that first authors were required to collect and submit disclosure information on behalf all other authors/contributors, if applicable.

• Ineligible Company: The ACCME defines an “ineligible company” as any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services used on or consumed by patients. Providers of clinical services directly to patients are NOT included in this definition.
• Financial Relationships: Relationships in which the individual benefits by receiving a salary, royalty, intellectual property rights, consulting fee, honoraria, ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options or other ownership interest, excluding diversified mutual funds), or other financial benefit. Financial benefits are usually associated with roles such as employment, management position, independent contractor (including contracted research), consulting, speaking and teaching, membership on advisory committees or review panels, board membership, and other activities from which remuneration is received, or expected.  ACCME considers relationships of the person involved in the CME activity to include financial relationships of a spouse or partner.
• Conflict of Interest: Circumstances create a conflict of interest when an individual has an opportunity to affect CME content about products or services of an ineligible company with which he/she has a financial relationship.

The ACCME also requires that ISHRS manage any reported conflict and eliminate the potential for bias during the educational activity.  Any conflicts noted below have been managed to our satisfaction. The disclosure information is intended to identify any commercial relationships and allow learners to form their own judgments. However, if you perceive a bias during the educational activity, please report it on the evaluation.

Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships of Planners, Faculty, and Others

The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose:

Planners

• Marco Barusco, MD, FISHRS – Planner
• Victoria Ceh, MPA – Planner & Manager
• Christopher M. D’Souza, MD, MBChB – Planner
• Seema Garg, MBBS, MSc, FISHRS – Planner and Moderator
• Aditya K. Gupta, MD, PhD, FISHRS – Planner
• Robert S. Haber, MD, FISHRS – Planner
• Chiara Insalaco, MD, PhD – Planner
• Vikram Jayaprakash, BM, FISHRS – Planner and Moderator
• Marissa LaDue, MPH – Planner & Manager
• Ratchathorn Panchaprateep, MD, PhD, FISHRS, Chair – Planner
• Henrique Radwanski, MD, FISHRS – Planner
• Farhaad Riyaz, MD – Planner
• Miriam Scheel, MD, Chair – Planner
• Melanie Stancampiano – Planner & Manager
• Robert T. Leonard, Jr., DO, FISHRS – Planner

Faculty

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The following individuals have relevant financial relationships:

Planners

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Faculty

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All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Program Evaluation

Participants will complete an evaluation form to provide feedback on:

1. Relevance and quality of content.
2. Impact on clinical practice.
3. Clarity and effectiveness of speakers.

Commercial Support

None

Off-Label Or Other Non-FDA Approved, Investigational Use

None

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Disclaimer

The webinar content has been made available by the ISHRS for educational purposes only. The content is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather is intended to present views, statements, and opinions that may be of interest to others. The views expressed herein are those of the individual authors and not necessarily those of the ISHRS. The ISHRS assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with your use or misuse of the webinar content or any materials or techniques described in the content, and it makes no warranty or representation as to the validity or sufficiency of any information provided.

Questions: Learners may contact the ISHRS Headquarters with questions about this CME activity at phone +1-630-262-5399 or email: gro.srhsiobfsctd-23857b@ofni