TexasLady Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I had my hairline and temples done on Saturday, February 8th! I think I'm healing as expected. Misting the transplant area every hour, bandage at the donor site is off and I've had one hair wash. The transplant area doesn't have any pain or feeling. The top of my head is completely numb and strange feeling. The donor site is tender but I can touch it without pain. I have the tiny scabs and two areas where I can see blood that's coagulated. Not big areas at all but bigger than the little scabs. The strangest feeling is the numbness on the top. The worst side effect has been the lidocaine as it goes down my face. It started with a fairly puffy forehead to now having what I call a melting face. My eyes are totally swollen and black! My face is unrecognizable. It's not painful but just odd feeling. The one painful spot was the left side of my jaw. Not super painful at all but sore at the least. Dr. Rashid told me to lightly rub baby oil on the transplant starting on day 7 in the event that the scabs are still there...but I'm scared! Hoping the misting by that point will get rid of the scabs. The exciting part is seeing the little chia hairs poking out. I'm sure they'll fall out in the next few weeks but for now, I love those little hairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted February 12, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 12, 2014 Texas, Congratulations! I hope you'll keep us updated on your progress. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi04 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Congrats and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SADbutTRUE Posted February 12, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 12, 2014 welcome to the forums, heal well and heres to great growth, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted February 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 13, 2014 Congrats Texas Lady, heal and grow well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLady Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks y'all! I've now had another hair washing. I really needed it as I still had dried blood in my hair below the donor area. The top of my head being numb is really strange. It's uncomfortable to brush or even touch. The other thing is my swollen face, especially the eyes. I'm icing my forehead and hoping it goes away before I return to work next Wednesday. Oh! I also have bruising around my eyes from it. My donor area is no longer cleanly shaven as it now has stubble. It feels funny back there as well. Again, doesn't hurt but is tender. I've been waking up at like 3:00 & 5:00 a.m. Not good. My sleep patterns are all off. Can't wait until I can get all the scabs off my hairline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricfit Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah FUE can leave a weird sensation on the scalp. But as far as i know, it isnt permanent and people i talked to who have had it have said things like weeks to months for that feeling to go away. i guess its person dependent like everything else in medicine.good luck! PS if anyone else has feedback on scalp sensation changes after fue, would love to hear and learn about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLady Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm wondering when the little hairs that I see sprouting out will fall out. I'm sure it's different for everyone but it's really cool seeing them as I'm healing. I thought of a good description for my donor area. It feels rigid unlike the soft long hair everywhere else on my head. I wonder if this is how men feel when they get a buzz cut? I had to go out this afternoon so I loosely wrapped my head with a scarf and wore big sunglasses. My face is so full of fluid that the five minutes it took me to run to CVS left my nose and temples with big divots from the glasses that took some time to go away. The swelling really is bad. I'm half Caucasian and half Asian with normally big almond eyes but right now they are tiny little eyes that when I look down I can see the puffy fluid underneath my eyes! I too would love to hear more feedback on scalp sensations. The worst for me is at the top of my head just above the recipient area which was my hairline and temples. Yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Biz Posted February 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 13, 2014 Congratulations to you! For me the numbness lasted a few weeks and then seemed to gradually fade. Once your new hair begins to grow any of the negatives will quickly be forgotten. Happy growing!! View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member peterith Posted February 13, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah it all feels and looks weird for the first week or so. a good place gives you pages and pages of what to expect and what to do in after procedure paperwork. also, the consent should be very detailed often 2+ pages. usually those things are spot on. in reviewing this board, it seems like the people that do the most homework and read the details are often the happiest, while others dont pay attention to detail then are surprised by things like swelling. sounds like you are well educated and well read so that is a big plus. you should do great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MellyTX Posted February 22, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2014 TexasLady, Can you please post pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairshopeing Posted February 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sorry to see this!! I'd look into Rahal if I were you as you are located in the USA! Or if you can travel to Europe Feriduni or mwamba or erdogan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tempo Posted April 10, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 10, 2015 Is all this swelling usual and black eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tempo Posted April 10, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'm wondering when the little hairs that I see sprouting out will fall out. I'm sure it's different for everyone but it's really cool seeing them as I'm healing. I thought of a good description for my donor area. It feels rigid unlike the soft long hair everywhere else on my head. I wonder if this is how men feel when they get a buzz cut? I had to go out this afternoon so I loosely wrapped my head with a scarf and wore big sunglasses. My face is so full of fluid that the five minutes it took me to run to CVS left my nose and temples with big divots from the glasses that took some time to go away. The swelling really is bad. I'm half Caucasian and half Asian with normally big almond eyes but right now they are tiny little eyes that when I look down I can see the puffy fluid underneath my eyes! I too would love to hear more feedback on scalp sensations. The worst for me is at the top of my head just above the recipient area which was my hairline and temples. Yuck. Is this swelling there days after and black eyes usual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyalex Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Is this swelling there days after and black eyes usual? Yes, a large amount depends how you sleep on the first days and the application of ice etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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