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Lump after FUE hair transplant. Is this normal?

December 1, 2017
Asked By:seanoconnor12 in Wexford, 25

I had a hair transplant 5 months ago and now have a lump on the back of my head at the top of the donor area . It’s tender to touch and doesn’t move . Is this normal or ?

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January 1, 2018

Answer: Tender lumps are not normal. It may be in your interest to contact your doctor for a follow up exam and possibly receive treatm

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January 1, 2018

Answer: Tender lumps are not normal. It may be in your interest to contact your doctor for a follow up exam and possibly receive treatm

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 3, 2017

Answer: Lump after HT

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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December 3, 2017

Answer: Lump after HT

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December 22, 2017

Answer: Lump

William Rassman, MD (retired)
December 22, 2017

Answer: Lump

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Lump-head?

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Lump-head?

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