Nerve pain and small lump in donor site - 2 weeks post-op.

Question

Hi I am two weeks post op now fue , the constant dull pain is subsiding in the donor site, however this week I started to have sharp nerve pain that comes and goes... also I have a small lump in the donor site .. I went to the dr she said the skin looks good and no signs of infection my question is , what is the lump?.. prob dime size maybe irritated tissue ?... how long is this nerve pain gonna last ?... like I said it's not constant it comes and goes but it's sharp ...

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "pain" you should contact your doctor.There is no way to tell what the lump is without an exam.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Nerve pain can last from weeks to months but is not common with FUE.I suspect that your situation will resolve over the next few weeks.The "lump" could be an ingrown hair or small collection of blood.This similarly should resolve over the next few weeks-a warm compress to that area several times a day may help.If this is not gone by 4-6 weeks I would follow up with your doctor.

Craig L. Ziering, DO · Answer

It is difficult to make a diagnosis without an in person visit. Although I recommend seeing your surgeon for a definitive evaluation, the bump is likely a small collection of blood (hematoma) which should resolve on its own or an ingrown hair. The nerve pain caused by the FUE surgery can persist for an extended period of time (months), however the sensation should decrease as time passes on and the surgery continues to heal.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Lumps in the donor area may reflect a small bleed that will eventually disappear over the next month or so. Don't worry about it as your doctor has already looked at it

Nerve pain and small lump in donor site - 2 weeks post-op.

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