Numbness 2 months after FUE hair transplant, is this OK or my nerves are damaged permanent?

December 14, 2016
Asked By:Celavko in Croatia

2 month ago i had FUE hair transplantation and i still dont feel anything in the front of my head.Is this numbness normal or the nerves can be damaged permanent? Also my native hair in this numb area is like a hay. Is numbness bad for hair growing or does not affectit? Can i use minoxidil in numb area? Thanks

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January 12, 2017

Answer: Still numb in the recipient area 2 months after FUE transplant...is this normal?

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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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January 12, 2017

Answer: Still numb in the recipient area 2 months after FUE transplant...is this normal?

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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
December 18, 2016

Answer: You can have numbness for several months after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to follow up with your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
December 18, 2016

Answer: You can have numbness for several months after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to follow up with your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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February 14, 2017

Answer: Numbness

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Answer: Numbness

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