14 days after hair transplant. The head is still swollen, is this common? (photos)

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Hi 14 day after an hair transplant. I think the graft are fine and all the scubs removed. Still feel that my head is very swollen and I have a headache. Is it common filing? tnx

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. Swelling is expectable after Hair Transplant, and especially when the hairline was restored, But normally patients look good and almost all the swelling should be gone within 7-10 days post op. Based on the photo, your transplanted part looks as it should be looking by 2 weeks post op

Robert Reese, DO · Answer

In your submitted photos the transplanted scalp appears to be fine. But persistent swelling and headache could suggest the possibility of infection. Have you experienced fevers, chills, or sweating while sleeping? Infection after scalp surgery is not common, but it can and does occur. I would inform your transplant surgeon about this and have him/her examine your scalp to rule out infection.
Best regards,Robert J. Reese, DO, FISHRSPast President - ABHRS

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Some patients may have some lingering swelling and tenderness up to 2 weeks post procedure. However, this is not common. Based on the pictures, everything looks the way that it should. I would suggest that if you ever have any concerns with your procedure, it is always best to ask the doctor that performed it for their opinion.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At this point in time, your recipient area looks as I would expect it to look as it is free of crusting and now healing at its normal rate. I doubt that the headache is cause by the hair transplants

14 days after hair transplant. The head is still swollen, is this common? (photos)

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