Is this normal? 16 days post FUE and my donor area is very sensitive and sore. No swelling or fever. (photo)

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16 days post FUE and my donor area is very sensitive and sore. No swelling or fever. Had 3509 grafts completed over two days.

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

Donor area needs approx 2 weeks to heal.  However it can still be sensitive and red for up to 4 weeks post op

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

Sensitivity in the donor area is common up to the second week post-op, although we do sometimes see patients with soreness up to the third week.  Expect the soreness to diminish over the next few days, and if you are still having soreness at the 21 day mark, then contact your physician who performed the procedure.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for the question and uploading photo. It is very normal to have a sensitive donor area 2-3 weeks after the surgery.  The existing hair is growing back through the sores after the extraction, try to use some moisturizer to make the sores softer, and try not to lay down on your donor area for a few days.

Carrie Houssock, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your recent surgery!  It is very normal to be sensitive in the area of FUE harvest for up a few months following your procedure.  Your donor area in the photo looks to be growing in well and there is not unusual findings.  You may find it more comfortable to rest with your head elevated while it is still sensitive.

John Kahen, MD · Answer

Tenderness is certainly normal even a month after the procedure. This is completely normal and expected for after an FUE procedure. I would not worry. If you have any further issues I would however talk to your  Dr office.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

It is normal to have scalp sensitivity post op fue hair transplant. Tylenol can be used and should help.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Your donor area looks healed. There is always small nerve damage produced from an FUE and possibly some larger nerve got injured during the surgery. This will probably go away with time but your doctor can determine this at time through an examination of the donor area looking for a sensitivity over the damaged nerve

Is this normal? 16 days post FUE and my donor area is very sensitive and sore. No swelling or fever. (photo)

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