Can FUT hair transplant cause tension headaches? Why is the recipient area so tingly to the touch?

December 6, 2016
Asked By:49394939 in TX

36 years old female. I had Fut Hair Transplant 4 months ago.1000grafts to fill my receding hairline. There is No donor area pain. The recipient area doesn't hurt But its so tingly to the touch and I can almost feel the back of my head when I touch those corners. And the worst is the Tension headache on my forehead, its All day Everyday! Will it go away, what can I do about it, what causes this?

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December 17, 2016

Answer: Parasthesias from nerve injury of FUT

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 17, 2016

Answer: Parasthesias from nerve injury of FUT

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 8, 2016

Answer: In general, hair transplant surgery do not cause tension or migraine head aches. If you are having issues

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
December 8, 2016

Answer: In general, hair transplant surgery do not cause tension or migraine head aches. If you are having issues

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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Answer: Headaches after Hair Transplant

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Answer: Strip surgery and headaches and tingly feeling on the scalp

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