Is it normal to have a headache after a hair transplant? (Photo)

March 28, 2015
Asked By:Aboura in Arab, AL

I did a hair transplant 9 days ago and all in all is good but Iam worried about a constant crazy painful headache I cannot sleep and I want to know the cause of this headache? And when it will last? And what is the best medication I have to use...I'm on day 9 after the operation....thank u in advance

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February 7, 2017

Answer: Headaches 9 days after a hair transplant are not common

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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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Answer: Headaches 9 days after a hair transplant are not common

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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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August 10, 2018

Answer: Is it normal to have a headache after a hair transplant?

Sara Salas, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
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Answer: Is it normal to have a headache after a hair transplant?

Sara Salas, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
May 29, 2017

Answer: Sometimes

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 29, 2017

Answer: Sometimes

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

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