Does recipient area still have mild pain after 2 weeks post op hair transplant FUE?
October 21, 2017
Asked By:__Horizon__ in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
There is a bit of a pain in the recipient area when ever I'm touching the area. Is this a normal phenomenon or should I talk to the Doctor? I'm worried about infection too?
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October 29, 2017
Answer: Everyone experience pain differently. If you are having pain after your surgery it is best to contact your doctor.
Stress should not impact the new hair that is transplanted but willi impact the native hair that remains as this is subject to genetic balding which is made worse by stress
Clipping the frontal hair grafts should not be done for a month after a hair transplant for fear or the clipper pulling out a graft. After a month, it is ok
The scalp heals 10-14 days after surgery. You can begin wearing loosely fitting caps or beanies 24 hours after a hair transplant. As for hair systems, it is generally a good idea to avoid abrasive surfaces (such as the underside of a hair piece) as it could erode the grafted area, potentially...
