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5 days po FUE, feeling tightening and heaviness with little bit of tingling in one side in the receipent area. Is it infected?

June 13, 2018
Asked By:kunalanand50 in New Delhi, IN

These are the photos. Everything looks normal or should i be worried about infection?

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Answer: If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "tightness" you should contact your doctor.

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June 27, 2018

Answer: If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "tightness" you should contact your doctor.

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Answer: Concerns after FUE

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Answer: Concerns after FUE

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June 14, 2018

Answer: Worry about infection

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June 14, 2018

Answer: Worry about infection

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