Strong pain in donor area 7 days post op FUE

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Hello, Im post op 7 days FUE (2000 grafts) now and with very strong pain in the donor area. It feels like a sting/needle like pain and makes me really hard to concentrate/read/sleep. I am taking 600mg ibuprofen but it doesnt help at all. Moreover some parts of my donor area (back left upper side of the head is completely numb). This pain started 4 days Post op and doesnt go away. Is this something normal that occurs after FUE? Why does it happen? When will the pain go away? Any suggestions?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "strong" pain you should contact your doctor.  It is not typical.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear GreatFUE4
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Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Out of the 1,400 FUE cases I have performed, only 3 people have really had significant pain. Sometimes, some people just have more pain than others and that is completely fine. However, you would want to watch for certain red flags which are infections which is really rare. Make sure your not having fever or significant tenderness to touch. Please contact to Doctor and follow up with this.
 Are you an antibiotics? Are you using anti microbial lotions or creams at the back of the scalp?
I would use Bacitracin ointment on the back of the scalp twice a day starting now. Hope this helps.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Some patients have mild discomfort on day 1-2. Severe pain, especially starting day 4 is ususual. Be sure to contact your surgeon for a thorough review. FUE is associated with much less discomfort than strip and many have minimal pain.

Bobbi D. Edwards, MD · Answer

Its normal to feel some pain in the donor area after the procedure.  Most patients describe it as mild.  If it doesn't improve, you should contact your physician.

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