Hi, I had an FUE transplant 12 days ago and I'm slightly worried about the recovery in my donor area. During the procedure they took 3,700 grafts to cover the front area and excluding the crown. Looking at the donor parts, I see the area is still red and getting fuller each day except for the part highlighted in red (See picture). Q1. Will I get my hairs back in the donor area (including the part in red) ? Q2. Is it normal that my donor area feels sore 12 days after surgery ? Thank you
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Some people feel sore after surgery and some say they have almost no pain. Hairs will not grow back from where it was harvested
It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results. If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor. How full your hair looks is a subjective opinion which also has to do with your hair length, hair style, hair and skin color, etc. Communication between you and your doctor is ve...
It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen. After two weeks there should be no issues with getting a hair cut.
The scarring or raised bumps will not go away with another surgery. You also risk more bumps with another surgery. This may not happen but it is a risk you must consider. Another surgery may help fill in the gaps making the bumps less noticeable.
