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For all those that think it’s ‘strange’ etc then let me say, any surgical procedure has risks and possible consequences and it can be different for everyone. We all heal differently and just because the majority are fine doesn’t mean to say that those of us who have on going problems such as nerve pain should be ignored and dismissed. My pain went after 3 years and I tired everything, everything and finally found relief taking vitamin b complex everyday which I still do today. Best wishes everyone!

Hello, I haven’t been on here for ages but thought I’d update. I had my FUE procedure in 2014 so it’s 4 years next month. Thank fully the pain has pretty much gone away. I do get the odd flare up now and again but it doesn’t last long. I did have pretty much constant soreness in the donor area for a good 2 and a half years. I started to take vitamin b complex which I believe has helped. All the best to everyone.

Thank you Blake, this does make sense and I think it is nerve damage. I've even seen other guys complain of this before for quite a while after the procedure so I'm surprised when I saw Dr Feriduni about it he said he had never heard of it before and said it wouldn't be nerve pain. The only area that hurts are the back and sides, exactly the areas where the grafts were taken from. I've pretty much had it on and off since about day 6 post FUE. I will mention your thoughts to my GP. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

Thank you Sam, I will look in to all that. Thanks so much for your thoughts and advice :-)

SupaGroover, this is NOT psychological. I've made several posts because I've been in pain. I had no pain before the procedure and I only have pain in the donor area. It may have been a piece of cake for you but that doesn't mean to say things can't go seriously wrong for other people however rare. I know my own body and scalp and I know it's from the FUE.

Thanks Sam, I will look into this. I did see a dermatologist but he wasn't that familiar with hair transplants and he looked at my scalp with his hands and said he couldn't see anything on the surface so I think it's nerve damage all around the donor area, sides and back. I do get lots of pimples still, not sure if these are ingrowing hairs also. It sometimes burns so much I sit here with ice on the donor. I'm surprised Dr Feriduni said he and all the other surgeons he knows have NEVER heard of this before... He said he posted on a group whatsapp he has with a few other surgeons about it and he said they all said none of them had ever heard of this problem.

Hi guys, I've posted before about this and was hoping it would get better but it hasn't. I had FUE in August 2014 and ever since I've had very bad pain in the donor area. It's been over 2 years and I've been in pain since the procedure. ONLY in the donor area. Basically, it's very very sore, like I've had recent trauma to the scalp, burning, electric shock, itching, sore, throbbing pains lots of spot break outs, sore when I press my hand on it, like it's bruised and damaged. it's just horrendous to be honest. Just in the donor area, back and sides. No pain anywhere else. I went back to Dr Feriduni a year after the procedure and he said the donor looked fine and that he and other surgeons he knows had never heard of this before. He said he would be in touch if he heard of any possible treatment for the pain but I heard nothing again. If he was in the U.K where I live of course I would keep going back until I found out the cause of this and to get treatment as I believe the clinics have a duty of care to patients they treat. As it is in Belgium I cannot do this. I have been to my GP a lot and hopefully they will refer to me a specialist at some point as the pain is awful. As I said it's only in the donor area. I believe damage was done during extractions which the nurses performed. I did feel at the time this was very fast and quite aggressive at times. I wasn't told that permant damage and long term ( years of pain, possibly permanant ) could accur after this procedure. As I type this it feels like the back of my head is on fire. Like it's badly sunburnt, that kind of pain. Only in the areas where the extractions were taken. The recipient area is fine. I'm just updating really as I've had a few kind messages asking how the pain was. All I can do now is try and get my GP to refer me somewhere. She says it's the surgeons responsibility but being in Belgium that's difficult. I'm not sure even where she will refer me to?! I'm guessing it will be a pain management clinic or something. It's very depressing to be like this. I've tried everything over these last few years and nothing works so far. Any suggestions from surgeons on where I can go from here for help would be much appreciated. Possible causes and treatments too? I'm not sure what kind of specialist deals with this? I'm guessing it's nerve damage. I thought and hoped it would go but it's been over 2 years now and it's not letting up. If any surgeons in the U.K. can help please do let me know. Thanks and hope everyone is well.

I agree it will be great. I had 1800 in the front just like you ( See main pic ) and mine looks great now Dr Feriduni is a great doctor and also I think most people of lower Norwood grades are aware of further surgeries that they will probably need In the future, Happy growing and I'm sure you will love the result In 12 months time. I'm around 18 months and it's still thickening.

I'm using got2b volume styling powder at the min and find it great! Styles the hair great and adds loads of volume with a great dry Matt finish. I have fine hair and it really helps to give it a real boost. Dash of hairspray to hold it leaves it strong.

I really liked HDC. I went to a consultation with Alex in London a few years ago and was very impressed. He spent a full hour consulting with me and there was no hard sell or anything like that. The results they post do look great. Flights, accommodation and airport transfers were included in the price quoted to me. Really good prices too and they look like they get good results,

Many thanks Matt and Esrec, I will look into all those suggestions Hope I get this sorted. As I'm sat here the centre of my donor area right in the middle of the head is burning like its on fire, I never had this before the FUE ever. It only started after, must be related. Dunno what's gone wrong and neither does anyone else.

Hey guys, just thought I'd update this tread as its been a couple of months. Sad to say that the donor area is still causing me trouble. Very very itchy, sore and also like a burning pain and tingling. Feels like it's all bruised still, literally like I've been stabbed repeatedly in the back of the head. It's been 15 months since the FUE procedure. Whilst I'm happy with the cosmetic look I wasnt expecting to be left in constant discomfort and pain. The medication for neuropathic pain i take has helped dull the burning and shooting pains a bit but recently it's just flared up again and I don't want to have to take more medication. I went back to my GP and she said that it's the surgeons responsibility to sort out but I did see him and he said it was probably dermatitis and not related to the procedure. The trouble is I never ever had pain in my donor area until after the FUE. I've tried everything and nothing works to stop it. I'm going to go back to my GP to see if she will refer me to a dermatologist for further investigation. If she won't then I will have to pay to go private. It's really starting to grind me down as its with me all the time and worse at night. I just hope it won't affect future HT work cause I will need another one in the future. I also don't want to have to live the rest of my life in pain. Hopefully I'll get to the bottom of it but somethings causing this after the FUE. I'll keep this thread updated as to my progress and any potential findings. It may help any guys who get this In the future to document it.

I know. He'd be my first choice! Enjoy the great results!

I'd love to go to Dr Lorenzo as his work is outstanding. Couldn't afford him though!

Yes I think Belguim is indeed a bit cheaper than the UK. I'm not sure how much by. Belguim has long been regarding as one of the top places to go for FUE with some of the finest surgeons in the world being there. I don't think I Personally would have FUE in the UK to be honest. I just feel it might be a bit of a gamble and the grafts can't be replaced. My top choices were, Dr Feriduni, Dr Bisanga, Dr Maras of HDC and Dr Lorenzo. IF I'd stayed in the UK then I saw only Dr Reddy as an option for FUE. Belguim was ideal for me as it was very easy to get to and close to the UK with world class surgeon.