Numbness

[rws]

Hi everyone,

 

Just wondered what people's experiences were regarding numbness in the recipient region. I've just reached 1 month post-op, and the area is still pretty numb to the touch, although I have noticed the sensation beginning to return. How long have people found it takes for the whole recipient to return to a completely normal state?

 

Thanks,

 

R.

[bigcow]

for me it took approx 3 months for 90% feeling to most of my scalp.

i did get a few headaches though 1-2 months post op.

dont worry,all the feeling will return soon

[rws]

Thanks bigcow - good to know what I'm experiencing is pretty much normal!

[aseda1979]

Headaches were there the week after the procedure, it's a lot better now that Im on my 2nd week post op. My scalp is numb though... I guess after 3 months the sensation normalizes a lot

[TakingThePlunge]

I'd say 90% of the feeling came back for between 3 and 4 months also.

[Louise]

rws,

 

It is common for patients to feel numbness in the recipient area. The recipient area can be numb for 6 to 8 weeks after a hair transplant. Rarely it can take longer for the feeling to come back.

 

I hope this helps.

 

 

 

 

[hairsprint]

Pretty much similar experiences here. Am at about 3 months post my HT and I still feel some numbness, though about 80-90 % of the original feeling is gone. I read somewhere about someone experiencing numbness even after an year post the procedure. I would assume such an experience isn't too common though...