Recipient area numb after 4 months with no signs of improvement. Could it be nerve damage?

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I had an FUE transplant 4 months back. Most of the numbness in the recipient area has gone, but there is one part of the head that is numb since Day 1, and I feel no improvement on that area. My doctor says it's normal, but I'm still worried. Could there be some nerve damage?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There is always some nerve damage and your scalp may feel numb for several months.  If you are having issues it is best to contact your doctor.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There are always small nerves cut during the making of the recipient sites which cover a wide area of the frontal hairline. These nerves usually stop bothering most people in 1-8 months

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