vib Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Hi, I have just been watching quite a few hair transplant surgeries to familiarise myself with the process and compare different surgical styles. In one video, the technician injected anaesthesia into the forehead to numb the frontal area i assume. This may sound ridiculous and trivial but i dont want any injections or needles piercing my forehead skin. I am very paranoid about marks and hyperpigmentation from injections. Can the injections for anaesthesia be placed in the top of the scalp rather than the forehead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Curious25 Posted February 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, vib said: Hi, I have just been watching quite a few hair transplant surgeries to familiarise myself with the process and compare different surgical styles. In one video, the technician injected anaesthesia into the forehead to numb the frontal area i assume. This may sound ridiculous and trivial but i dont want any injections or needles piercing my forehead skin. I am very paranoid about marks and hyperpigmentation from injections. Can the injections for anaesthesia be placed in the top of the scalp rather than the forehead? I had a hairline transplant and no anaesthesia was injected into my forehead - it was all above the hairline, or soon to be new hairline should I say. Anyway, very unlikely you would be permanently marked at an injection site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCaps Posted February 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 The needles used to anesthetize are tiny and will leave no marks. A procedure with no local is crazy. I recall in one of my procedures there was an area they just forgot to numb - it was not fun. This does bring up a point....Would the doctor even allow you to move fwd with no anesthetic? If he does, I am sure he'll be ready to inject as soon as you request it. After he makes the first few sites - you'll be screaming for it. Patient Consultant for Dr. Arocha at Arocha Hair Restoration. I am not a medical professional and my comments should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vib Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 I have no issue with injection, i just dont want it in my forehead. anywhere else on the scalp is fine. Surely this can be accommodated for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCaps Posted February 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 Ask the doctor! So, say it takes 1000 grafts to reinforce the hairline. You'd be OK with that? Not sure if I understand. Perhaps others can chime in. Patient Consultant for Dr. Arocha at Arocha Hair Restoration. I am not a medical professional and my comments should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vib Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 sorry if i am not being clear. I just want to ensure that i dont have any injections going through my forehead. `i have no issue of injecting the anaesthesia any where else on the scalp to produce the numbing effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JoeMan Posted February 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 It's making sense but it's not really that serious. If you'd rather the pain then go for it. I don't think it'd be unbearable. Maybe ask for extra relaxing meds. They are injecting the hairline. I guess depending on how low you go would depend on your forehead being involved. You'll have to just tell your Dr. People here can't say how he/she performs surgery so just be clear with this request. I don't see the point but I can't see why it can't be accommodated either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FUT4000 Posted February 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 3 hours ago, vib said: Hi, I have just been watching quite a few hair transplant surgeries to familiarise myself with the process and compare different surgical styles. In one video, the technician injected anaesthesia into the forehead to numb the frontal area i assume. This may sound ridiculous and trivial but i dont want any injections or needles piercing my forehead skin. I am very paranoid about marks and hyperpigmentation from injections. Can the injections for anaesthesia be placed in the top of the scalp rather than the forehead? Surgeons will anesthetize through the scalp and push the anesthetic to different areas. They don't go straight through your forehead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vib Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 thank you for this response. thats good to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jackiema Posted February 10, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 The doctor will inject the anesthesia wherever the nerve is. I don't think it's right on the forehead, but even if it is, I think your fears about leaving some sort of pigmentation is pretty unfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahal Hair Transplant Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Vib, To be honest, I don’t believe they inject the anesthetic directly into the forehead. They will put the needle into different areas of the scalp, sometimes maybe even into the frontal area but I don’t recall any can put directly into the forehead. Moreover, I’m sure if you discuss your concerns with your surgeon, they’ll be able to do something to alleviate your concern. Also, having had for hair transplants, I have absolutely no marks or scarring from the anesthetic. The only scarring is where the follicular units were taken. I hope this helps Rahal Hair Transplant Rahal Hair Transplant Institute - Answers to questions, posts or any comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice. All comments are the personal opinions of the poster. Dr. Rahal is a member of the Coalition of Independent of Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA1989 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Is this a rational concern? Do you have examples of patients reporting long-term marks and hyperpigmentation from the injections? Facial Botox is delivered by injection on the forehead and around the eyes. I'm sure we would have heard of issues with botox injections if they were causing problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AlexMeister21 Posted February 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 The site of injection probably depends upon clinic so you should ask the surgeon(s) you're interested in. For my procedure, I had anesthesia injected across my forehead and there was bruising for about 1-2 months. Dr. Laorwong - 1,837 grafts FUE + BHT (Jan. 31, 2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member slim999 Posted February 10, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted February 10, 2022 I have seen in some clinic sites, that there is a possibility to use needle-free anesthesia, for an extra charge. In this case how would the anesthesia be administered on the scalp ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member spacemanspiff Posted February 14, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted February 14, 2022 the lowest point is along the hairline i believe. you should ask your doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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