I have bad pain in my donor area after DHI hair transplant, sometimes feel like having 5 painkillers to stop pain. (Photo)

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I recently had a hair transplant (5300 grafts) DHI from turkey. I was told by the dr that you'll hardly have any pain after the procedure but 5 days post op I'm having a really bad pain (stinging and burning sensation) in my donor area...which is not letting me even sleep...i asked the doctors over there in Turkey....they said its normal it will subside by the time...but its been five days and the pain is not subsiding I take 3-4 pain killers as prescribed by them which gives me a little relief

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

It is quite unusual to have the pain that you describe from a typical FUE meggassession however your case seems to be an aggressive meggassession that is not typical. Since you are not in Turkey, my advice to you would be to go see a local hair restoration specialist. There are many issues that could arise from a large FUE which includes a possible infection. Hopefully this pain will resolve soon however it is better safe to seek a professional with the pain you describe lingering on past 5 days. Take care.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You should not be having significant amount of pain by the fifth days. I suspect the pain will let up over time.

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