FUE transplant post op swelling. Is this normal? (Photo)

March 13, 2016
Asked By:mfabro198919 in Flint, MI

Post op swelling. Is this normal? I did the procedure on Friday Took bandages off Saturday Now it's Sunday and I woke up no swelling then took the headband off and a few hours later I got swelling on the left side of my face.

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March 9, 2017

Answer: Swelling is Normal

Stephen Giordano, DOPhysician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine
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March 9, 2017

Answer: Swelling is Normal

Stephen Giordano, DOPhysician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine
March 16, 2016

Answer: NeoGraft FUE Transplant

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 16, 2016

Answer: NeoGraft FUE Transplant

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 14, 2016

Answer: Swelling can be normal to horrible after a hair transplant surgery. It usually happens on the third day after the surgery.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
March 14, 2016

Answer: Swelling can be normal to horrible after a hair transplant surgery. It usually happens on the third day after the surgery.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

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February 9, 2017

Answer: Swelling is Normal

February 9, 2017

Answer: Swelling is Normal

March 16, 2016

Answer: Swelling after an FUE

March 16, 2016

Answer: Swelling after an FUE

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