Is it normal to have swelling on the back of your head where the strip was taken from after FUT treatment? I'm 2 days post op.

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Had my transplant 2 days ago and have a lump at the back.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is not normal to have swelling in the donor area.  It would be best to contact your doctor for a follow up examination.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to have swelling in the donor area for up to 7-10 days post procedure.However,if the swelling is rapid and significant this may represent bleeding.The majority of swelling is due to sutures and inflammation.If you are concerned flow up with your surgeon.

Jeffrey Cole, DO · Answer

It is not uncommon to feel a raised area where the FUT incision was made.  When the incision is closed its sometimes good to close the wound and have the edges raised.  As the area heals and flattens out the scar will be a fine line.  It's called everting the wound edges.  If you don't do this on a tight closure, the scar sometimes becomes too wide and it heals.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have an unusual swelling below the strip, go back and see your surgeon to make sure you don't have a hematoma (a collection of blood)

Is it normal to have swelling on the back of your head where the strip was taken from after FUT treatment? I'm 2 days post op.

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Is it normal to have swelling on the back of your head where the strip was taken from after FUT treatment? I'm 2 days post op.

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