Heaviness on head after HT

[swing_trader]

Hi Guy,

HT was done 4 weeks ago, but I still  feel some heaviness on my head. It makes uncomfortable while sleeping. Will it be a long term problem or temporary ?

[SeanT1]

Temporary.
Your scalp is still healing and your nerves may be numbed also.

[Mike1J]

2 hours ago, swing_trader said:

Hi Guy,

HT was done 4 weeks ago, but I still  feel some heaviness on my head. It makes uncomfortable while sleeping. Will it be a long term problem or temporary ?

Could be left over effects from anaesthesia and trauma, I had numbness and uncomforts 2-3 months in

[swing_trader]

2 hours ago, Mike1J said:

Could be left over effects from anaesthesia and trauma, I had numbness and uncomforts 2-3 months in

Thanks for your response. During this time Can I use normal cap while going out ?

[HappyMan2021]

51 minutes ago, swing_trader said:

During this time Can I use normal cap while going out ?

Yes absolutely. You can start wearing a hat days after surgery. 

[Mike1J]

12 hours ago, swing_trader said:

Thanks for your response. During this time Can I use normal cap while going out ?

sure man, just watch it for the first 2 weeks or so not to rub the grafts but past that is fine I believe
For me now 2.5 months after my FUE numbness disappeared finally so don't worry about that, it'll pass (the weird feelings on the scalp)

[pkipling]

This is almost 100% temporary. It sounds like your scalp is likely just recovering from the trauma of the surgery, and the nerves can also get irritated. Mine felt somewhat similar for I think the first month or so after the procedure, but it eventually subsided. It's not something that everyone goes through - but it's common enough that you shouldn't be alarmed. 

If I were you, I'd keep my surgeon in the loop about it and see if they have any recommendations for you about how to navigate it or if they have a way to help it subside. 

Oh - and at 4 weeks, you can definitely wear a hat. In fact, you can resume all normal activities at this point. The only thing you need to be mindful of is to avoid sun exposure (specifically sunburn) for the first 6 months post-op.