6 days post op - pain in donor region and yellow 'scabs' on crown area

[Lacherlich]

Hello!
I had my hair transplant last week, and I was not expecting to still be feeling such strong pain in the donor regions, particularly the sides of my head. Firstly, is this normal? Secondly, although I don't experience any particular discomfort on my crown, I noticed that around each implanted follicle there seems to be some dry yellow 'crust'.... I think it looks like dried blood plasma? But I know folliculitis is a risk too. There doesn't seem to be any inflammation or redness, but just wanted to check for another opinion!

Thanks!

 

Edited July 6, 2023 by Lacherlich

[BrianStorm]

I had mine 2 weeks ago and still feel sore in the donor area, it's a slow process.  Still don't have full feeling yet in the donor and recipient area, this will come back eventually.  The first week post op was really tough not being able to sleep

The dry scabs / crusts will all fall off around the 10 day mark

You just have to accept this is all part of the healing and is a slow process but perfectly normal