Could a Hair Transplant Cause Tinnitus?

Hi Doc,

I suffer from tinnitus due to tension in my neck. I am unable to figure out anything about it besides that when I am nervous or I am slouching for a long time, it comes.

My question is – Is there any swelling in the neck area or behind the ears or in the sinuses from a hair transplant? If so, would there be anyway to avoid it? Have you heard of a transplant causing tinnitus? I’d like to get a transplant but the thought of it worsening my tinnitus makes me nervous!

I’ve never heard of a hair transplant causing tinnitus. Tinnitus generally has to do with the inner ear problems or even certain brain pathology. I would follow up with a specialist.

With hair transplant surgery, you may have swelling of the neck and ear area. I would follow up and raise these concerns with your doctor before having any surgery.