7 months post FUE HT. Are my nerves damaged permanently?

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I had my FUE done 7 months back with 3000 grafts. I still have some slight sensations around my head, are my nerves damaged permanently? Should I consult a neurologist? My HT surgeon suggested me to take neurobion forte when it was 3 months post op. Any help is appreciated, thank you.

Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Thank you for posting this question. With an FUE procedure it's actually quite uncommon for permanent numbness of the scalp. However, with large extractions, like a 3,000 graft case, sometimes this can occur. Nerve regrowth can take a long time, so I would give it a full 12 months before taking further action such as visiting a neurologist. I'm thinking that it will be fully resolved by then.Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, ABHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that your nerves are permanently damaged. If you are having any chronic pain or lack of sensation, follow up with your surgeon.

Daniel Butz, MD · Answer

Permanent nerve damage is uncommon after FUE transplant. It can take up to a year for nerves to heal and settle down. I would give it this time. If you're having chronic or worsening pain then you could consider some other medications or intervention but that would be very uncommon.

Robert Jones, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Permanent nerve damage is very unlikely after FUE hair restoration. I would suggest just waiting until a year, likely the problem will resolve itself,Dr. Robert Jones

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

It can take up to a year (in cases longer) for sensation to return to normal after a hair transplant.  If things are better than they were a few months ago you will likely continue to improve

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Th,e persistence of nerve pain after any hair transplant is rare. If the pain is around your entire head, then a neurologist is a reasonable consultant to get

7 months post FUE HT. Are my nerves damaged permanently?

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