Senior Member Rambler Posted February 19, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2008 I'm wondering from those here that have had multiple procedures, specifically 3 or more, how the bodies physiology in general heals the nerves in the scalp, in the donor area that is. Did you have increased numbing long term or permanent from which you would attribute to too many passes on the nerves? Small little areas or overall, above the donor scar that just didn't recover fully or would you say that 3 or more procedures doesn't really have a risk of this nature? Rambler . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rambler Posted February 19, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2008 I'm wondering from those here that have had multiple procedures, specifically 3 or more, how the bodies physiology in general heals the nerves in the scalp, in the donor area that is. Did you have increased numbing long term or permanent from which you would attribute to too many passes on the nerves? Small little areas or overall, above the donor scar that just didn't recover fully or would you say that 3 or more procedures doesn't really have a risk of this nature? Rambler . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted February 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2008 Rambler, I'm very qualified to chime in on this one. After my first two procedures with Dr. Norris back in the nineties my donor area was numb for nine years. NINE! After Dr. Wong consolidated my first two scars in my first procedure with him the feeling came back and after three more sessions, two hair transplants and a tricho session, I have at least 98% of my feeling back. The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member gizmo Posted February 20, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted February 20, 2008 How could you handle the doner area being numb for nine years. Was it just along the scar or the whole back of your head. And how could Dr. Wong get your feeling back. I am confused what was wrong and what fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted February 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2008 Gizmo, Ah, more for you to worry about! How is your donor feeling, any better?? I think Joe is referring to the old scarring being removed during the strip taken from Dr. Wong. Scar tissue is of course not going o have the nerve regrowh if it is too wide. A good thin scar and closure will heal better and your scalp will feel quite normal. Since you had a great doc, I am sure you will feel fine in a few months back there. NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NervousNelly Posted February 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2008 Joe, Are you talking about your brain? Don't sell yourself short--you've surpassed 9 years of being numb. NN Dr.Cole,1989. ??graftcount Dr. Ron Shapiro. Aug., 2007 Total graft count 2862 Total hairs 5495 1hairs--916 2hairs--1349 3hairs--507 4hairs--90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted February 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2008 Was Joes favorite movie "Up in Smoke"?? NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rambler Posted February 20, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2008 Actually I thought of gizmo when I was posting this, hoping not to worry him more. But Joe's answer is good news that even if feeling is lost, the nerves aren't gone or damaged forever. Rambler . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member notgoing2gobald Posted February 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2008 9 years of numbness?!?!?!? Ehhh, that's a walk in the park. mines been numb for 28 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We also have to remember that physician selection is vital to minimize the risks of ongoing numbness etc. Gizmo, you've selected a fine physician in Dr. Alexander, and I don't believe you are going to have to worry about nine years of numbness. Clearly when Joe selected Dr. Wong, he made the right choice also. My best guess, is resealing of the donor after removing the old scars, gave the nerves a new chance to bond and give feeling back to those areas. Perhaps a physician can chime in on this one. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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