Swelling 18 days after FUE hair transplant surgery. What can I do?

May 5, 2017
Asked By:pvarren in Australia, AU

Hello Doctor, I did FUE hair transplant surgery 18 days ago. The forehead is seen swelled now. I called the doctor since I'm living overseas. He said that if the swelling happens, it should occur in 2-3 days. In my case it is after 18 days. What can I do?

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May 13, 2017

Answer: It is not normal to have swelling 18 days after surgery. It is best to contact your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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May 13, 2017

Answer: It is not normal to have swelling 18 days after surgery. It is best to contact your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 8, 2017

Answer: Swelling at 18 days

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
May 8, 2017

Answer: Swelling at 18 days

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
May 15, 2017

Answer: Swelling at 18 Days

May 15, 2017

Answer: Swelling at 18 Days

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