I am a female who had Neograft (2,000 FUE) surgery 10 days ago, and I think I may be depressed. I have very little energy and need a nap just about every day... I have plenty to do, but am not motivated to do much... I just feel conspicuous and unattractive and sad. All I really want to do is sleep.
Answer: Feelings of depression normal following a hair restoration procedure? 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.
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Answer: Feelings of depression normal following a hair restoration procedure? 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.
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Answer: This is totally normal! 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!
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Answer: This is totally normal! 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!
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Is it normal to feel depressed after Neograft surgery? I wouldn't say that it is normal, but patients can feel depressed after any cosmetic procedure. First of all, you don't see any results at 24 days post operatively. As you know, it takes about 3 months before you see any new hair growth. Another frequent factor is that mothers are often not used to spending large sums of money on themselves. For years their concentration has been on their children. Just keep in mind that virtually every patient is thrilled with the procedure when the hair starts thickening up and that it takes about 18 months for maximum density. However, you will probably be happy with it at 6 to 9 months or so. Get out of bed and get busy. You had a great procedure.
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Is it normal to feel depressed after Neograft surgery? I wouldn't say that it is normal, but patients can feel depressed after any cosmetic procedure. First of all, you don't see any results at 24 days post operatively. As you know, it takes about 3 months before you see any new hair growth. Another frequent factor is that mothers are often not used to spending large sums of money on themselves. For years their concentration has been on their children. Just keep in mind that virtually every patient is thrilled with the procedure when the hair starts thickening up and that it takes about 18 months for maximum density. However, you will probably be happy with it at 6 to 9 months or so. Get out of bed and get busy. You had a great procedure.
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March 10, 2016
Answer: Depression after NeoGraft 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.
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March 10, 2016
Answer: Depression after NeoGraft 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.
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February 27, 2016
Answer: NeoGraft 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,
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February 27, 2016
Answer: NeoGraft 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,
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