Hi,
I have read many forum posts here regarding this and I know it takes a lot of time, but just wanted to check with some other people. I had 2600 grafts done 3 weeks ago. I know it is still gonna be numb at the donor area. but I have really significant/total patch of numbness on the right side above the donor site all the way up to the crown. The left side is numb but just above the suture line.
The reason for some concern is I had a smaller procedure 4 years ago and dont remember it involving this much of my posterior scalp to this severity. It took a few months. maybe 4-6 months for the numbness then to disapate.
I know I need to give it time, but I was wondering is it normal for one side to be worse and all the way up to the crown area?
thanks,
by the way nice forum. Great info here!

Radioheads,

Welcome to this forum.

I like it too!

The reason your numbness is probably because of the previous procedure. You have to give it time for the sensations to return.

My donor area is a bit numb right now, but the sensation is coming back.

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take care...

great. thanks

Hi,
I have some follow up. I am a little over 4 months post-procedure. I still have significant numbness on the right above the donor site going up to the crown. I have to say it has gotten a little better, not sure if that is just because I am getting used to it or if it is acually improving.
Also I have not seen any appreciably growth yet? Aside from areas that have regrowth were there was obvious shock loss, I have not noticed any gain yet. Should I begin to worry yet? thanks.

It may take up to a year for full sensation to reaturn. As for growth, 4 months is way to early to see any real signs of growth....


Just a thought from the peanut gallery...

thanks kaounis,
Just looking for some reassurance!