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4 days post-op I have bruising and itching around my head. My neck is red and feels burning. When will it heal? (photos)

Exuberant7003May 20, 2019
16/5/19 I done hair transplant using fue method. The same day my neck become reddish next day look like bruising with burning feel. Then it appeared front neck then back of left ear. Feel like it's spreading. When will it heal? Is it normal pls advise

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