Swelling re-occurring 11 days after FUE. Is that normal?

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Fue for frontal area was done 11 days ago. Had the normal swelling of the forehead 2-4 days after. Today on day 11 the swelling re-occurred. This time it is: more concentrated in the area above and between my eyebrows, smaller. I’ve been having sharp pain a few hours a day mostly in the back of my head behind my ears but also the whole head in general.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care or issues as your doctor knows your particular case.  You shouldn't have swelling twice. Something is not right.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
The swelling is probably from the previous swelling settling down in this area. It should resolve without any treatment. All The Best !

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Hey there,Generalised heaviness, altered sensations and occasionally pain may be felt in the head up to a month following FUE. Once wounds heal after about 5-7 days do a regular massage of the back of the head just to desensitize the area. This will also keep your scalp soft and supple. Swelling over the forehead is common for up to week in a few cases. If your swelling is associated with systemic symptoms like fever or with localised signs of inflammation, then intervention May be needed otherwise simple swellings will settle down over time.
  Hope this helps.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Each person heals differently. Swelling can come and go within the first few weeks. Icing the area should help it go away in a day or two.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

THIS IS PROBABLY RESIDUAL SWELLING FROM THE ORIGINAL PROCEDURE AND IT WILL GO AWAY OVER THE NEXT DAY OR TWO

Swelling re-occurring 11 days after FUE. Is that normal?

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