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Dripping sensation from transplant area. Is it normal?

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RongeezJan 21, 2017

Two days after I had my fue done, I began to feel like a fluid was occasionally dripping from my recipient areas, but its on the inside of my head. I must mention that I had prp injections with the procedure. Is this normal?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS
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Dr. Sean Behnam, MD
Dr. Sean Behnam, MD
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Answered on Feb 13, 2017
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Dr. William Woessner, MD
Dr. William Woessner, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Jan 25, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jan 26, 2017
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