Regular Member FUEgetaboutit Posted February 20, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) I'm 4 weeks out from my strip surgery. The one thing about my transplant which has annoyed me the most is the general discomfort of my scar. I'm not just talking the numbness above the scar, which is definitely the most aggravating. I'm also referring to the tenderness of the scar itself, the weird tight feeling, etc. I know that the numbness generally lasts for a few months. I'd like to know, however, how long it takes for the scar area itself to feel back to normal. That is, how long does it usually take to stop feeling vaguely sore and tender? When does the tightness usually go away? It doesn't feel noticeably tight when I'm resting, but it does feel freakin' weird and tight when I bend my neck just right. The slight soreness isn't bad, but it's ever-present, and it is annoying. Edited February 20, 2021 by FUEgetaboutit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Westview Posted February 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2021 You're looking at minimum 3 to 4 months. Its annoying I know, but you gotta suck it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Westview said: You're looking at minimum 3 to 4 months. Its annoying I know, but you gotta suck it up Agreed usually at least a few months. Pain subsides within a few weeks but it won’t really settle down and “flatten” until around 6 months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted February 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2021 The general tightness feeling will last for about 4-6 months. It all depends on your scalp laxity and the the skills of the surgeon and your healing properties. 1 My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EvoXOhio Posted February 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2021 I don’t recall feeling any tightness beyond a few weeks or a month, but everyone is different. But, I’m at 7 months post op and am just now getting full feeling back in my head above the FUT scar. Everyone heals different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member asterix0 Posted February 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2021 Hey sorry to hear this is happening to you. Did your surgeon mention this as a possibility? In research papers about hair transplants, this topic comes up, albeit rarely, but it does happen. Out of curiousity, why did you select FUT over FUE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FUEgetaboutit Posted February 21, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 21, 2021 5 hours ago, asterix0 said: Hey sorry to hear this is happening to you. Did your surgeon mention this as a possibility? In research papers about hair transplants, this topic comes up, albeit rarely, but it does happen. Out of curiousity, why did you select FUT over FUE? Eh, it comes with the territory. I can tolerate it, for sure. It's not the worst thing in the world to deal with. Just a mild annoyance. Thanks for the support, in any case. My surgeon only seemed to mention the donor area in terms of how I should care for it and what to expect for shock loss, at least from what I can recall. His office has been good about responding to my various questions when I have them, though. I chose FUT because it should, at least according to prevailing medical opinion, yield 500 - 1,000 more grafts over my lifetime. I know that there is debate about this, but if there is a possibility that I'll get more out of FUT, I decided I would take the chance. The idea of a scar doesn't bother me much, as I don't like wearing my hair very short in the back anyway. I figure that if I'm going to go in with transplants, I should get as much out of them as I can. I want to have as natural-looking, dense and well-covered a head of hair as possible in the long term. (I did regret doing FUT during the week after the surgery, though. The tightness and overall weird feeling drove me freakin' crazy. lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 22, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 22, 2021 As has been said above the numbness can last up to 6 months. As the scar is healing, all of the network of nerve endings, etc are reconnecting so it can also feel itchy for some time. The positive thing is that scars can go on improving in color and texture for years. All the best and I admire your decision on which method of harvesting you chose based on your research. 2 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted February 22, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2021 11 hours ago, FUEgetaboutit said: I did regret doing FUT during the week after the surgery, though. The tightness and overall weird feeling drove me freakin' crazy. lol Don't feel bad. If you did FUE the entire donor area could be itchy for months. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RandoBrando517 Posted February 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2021 When can you return to the gym after FUT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 23, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 23, 2021 5 hours ago, RandoBrando517 said: When can you return to the gym after FUT? I would speak directly with your surgeon about this. But generally it is quoted at around the 4 week mark. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 23, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 hours ago, RandoBrando517 said: When can you return to the gym after FUT? Heavy lifting should be avoided for a few months, as any strain on the neck or head could cause the scar to stretch. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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