Is it normal to feel depressed after Neograft surgery?

Dear C_list,Thank you for writing in with your question. The short answer is yes, this is common. Feelings of depression are normal following significant elective cosmetic surgical procedures. Having a surgery like this is emotional no matter who it is. Some people feel depressed following surgery. It is for this fact that when I used to perform face-lifts and full-face laser resurfacing I would send my female patients a bouquet of flowers on the morning following surgery.However this may also be a side-effect of one of the medications that you’re taking related to the transplant procedure. This is something your surgeon definitely will want to know about, so I suggest you meet with him or her and discuss your concerns.I hope this information is helpful to you.

Hello there- no need to worry!  Feelings of decreased energy and sadness are common after any surgical procedures.  Many stress hormones are released during the trauma of a procedure and it can take a week or two to feel normal again.  Energy levels after larger surgeries can take a month or more to return.  So go easy on yourself and know this is totally normal!

What you are describing is not common but it can happen.  However, any cosmetic case can be emotional for men or women.  Steroids like a Medrol dose pack are often the culprits and should be stopped.  These make people very, very emotional sometimes.

Thank you for your question, C_list. You will feel more confident about your aesthetic appeal as you continue healing. Please follow up with your doctor to ensure you are not experiencing complications from your medication. Always see a board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

You should contact your doctor for a recheck. Any cosmetic surgery can have an emotional impact.  Having to shave your head (as a female) probably is not helping.