Senior Member BigBill1234 Posted August 11, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'm 3 weeks post op and still have pain in my donor area. It's not too bad but I thought by now it would be gone... When does it usually subside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member haircut Posted August 12, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2010 This in an individual issue. What you are probably experiencing is numbness. It will subside over time. Just relax and look forward to your new head of hair . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Goldilocks Posted August 12, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted August 12, 2010 This will definitely vary from person to person but I can tell you that for myself, I found the discomfort/pain lasted several weeks. In fact, I'm almost 4 months post op from my second surgery, and my scalp is still quite sensitive and numb in spots. The first time around, my head didn't feel normal until close to 8 months! Hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member waveskier Posted August 12, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2010 No I think he means pain. I'm almost 4 weeks PO and I still have pain or maybe a better word would be tenderness. I was just thinking the same thing, why is this still tender? I have plenty of numbness above the donor site, but I still have trouble when sleeping trying to find a place for the pillow that doesn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wb280 Posted August 12, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2010 i would not regard that as pain, more like discomfort. U got a chunk of skin cut out so dun expect to feel normal for at least one month I am at 2 months post op and the donor area still feels tender but defn no more pain View my hair loss website. Surgery done by Doc Pathomvanich from Bangkok http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted August 12, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2010 I'm almost 4 months past my second hair transplant and I'm also still experiencing what can best be described as discomfort in the area just above my scar. It's an odd combination of slight numbness with a little tenderness. I don't remember how long it took for this to go away the first time but I'm not worried about it yet. I'm sure it's fine. If it persists until my 6 month follow up I'll discuss it with Dr. Alexander. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted August 15, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 15, 2010 nerve endings were traumatized and destroyed, most will regenerate but some may not. it is the price of cutting flesh. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CopaSurfer Posted August 15, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted August 15, 2010 I assume that you guys all had a strip procedure?! How is it with those who had an FUE procedure? Is donor pain a big issue there, too, and how long did it last in YOUR case? By the way, though a bit off-topic in this thread, how much pain are you experiencing or have you experienced in the recipient area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sparky Posted August 15, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 15, 2010 Minor discomfort after fue, very minor. My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted August 15, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted August 15, 2010 I assume that you guys all had a strip procedure?! How is it with those who had an FUE procedure? Is donor pain a big issue there, too, and how long did it last in YOUR case? By the way, though a bit off-topic in this thread, how much pain are you experiencing or have you experienced in the recipient area? Recipient area is minorly sore in forehead below grafts, feel a slight tenderness when you make eye brow expressions, nothing more. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CopaSurfer Posted August 15, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) Thanks, @Sparky - I feel relieved!! Continued good healing to everyone here who's just had his HT! Edited August 15, 2010 by CopaSurfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CopaSurfer Posted August 15, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) Good to hear that it's not so bad, @Speegs! I feel even more relieved!!! Oh, I forgot: good healing AND happy growing to all of you! Edited August 15, 2010 by CopaSurfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member stardog champion Posted August 15, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted August 15, 2010 I'm 3 weeks post op and still have pain in my donor area. It's not too bad but I thought by now it would be gone... When does it usually subside? Let me pile on... Depends on the person, but like several others who replied, I'm also at roughly four months post op and feel occassional discomfort (numbness in some areas). When I was at three weeks, I'll say I did feel 'pain' on occasion. I wouldn't worry much about it, you're still healing. Happy growing my friend. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BigBill1234 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 16, 2010 Thanks guys. I think it's a lot mental too... When I'm not thinking about it, it doesnt hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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