Numbness even 6 months after hair transplant

Question

I went through FUE for 3000 grafts in 2 days procedure, i felt severe numbness right after procedure, my doctor recommend me to meet neurologist , i was on medication "Methylcobalamin (1.5mg), Pregabalin (75mg)" and "Methylcobalamin (1.5mg), Pregabalin (75mg)" . i could find some relief after 2-3 months on medication. The most problematic part is , the numbness re-occurred after 4 months, now i am again on medications Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, & Chlordiazepoxide (NA), Trifluoperazine (NA)

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post issues.  Some patients may experience numbness on their scalp for a few months.  If a major nerve was cut during the procedure the numbness can be permanent.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

In hair transplant, the scalp tissue approximately gets cut 7000 times. This is why it is very common and normal to feel numb. This numbness period can go up to 6 months to 1 year.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At the time of the surgery, small nerves were cut that can cause persistent numbness that usually goes away by the 6th months. Be patient and it will eventually go away.  You did not state where your numbness is. If it is in the back of your head, major nerves lie there that could have been damaged at the time of the surgery

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