I am 10 days post 1750 graft FUE surgery. The donor area is still very tender and painful, is this normal?

November 3, 2018
Asked By:salpollice in Chicago, IL

Shooting pain through the back of my scalp. The only thing that relieves it is ice and taking lots of ibuprofen . Please help...is this normal? I flew to another state to have FUE and can’t see dr. Called and he said “oh yeah that is normal for up to a month! Can’t sleep!

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November 29, 2018

Answer: Donor area post-op

November 29, 2018

Answer: Donor area post-op

November 4, 2018

Answer: FUE

November 4, 2018

Answer: FUE

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