How Long Does Pain and Discomfort Last after Hair Transplant Surgery?

The following response to a question from the Hair Restoration Social Community and Discussion Forums, was written by forum member “Gillenator”.

I am on my 8th day post-op and I think pain is killing me all day and especially night time. My neck too. I feel tension there all the time. I think it is due to my donor area tension. My [tag]hair transplant[/tag] surgeon told me to calm down and wait. For how long? Could you give me an average?

You should start feeling the pain level going down as you get 2-3 weeks post-op. The reduced inflammation is going to make a huge difference. The severed nerve endings will heal soon and regrow but will take some time, 60-90 days or so.

I think once you get at least 30 days post-op, you will see more improvement. You might want to ask your [tag]hair restoration[/tag] physician for a prescription for a higher strength of ibuprofen in the 600-800 mg range. Or your doc may suggest taking at least 400 mg (two tablets) six hours apart.

Have you tried using a larger ice pack that covers the entire donor area? You can use a larger plastic zip lock type of bag and cover it with a thin cloth and lay your head against it lying flat on your back at bedtime. Fifteen minutes on and fifteen minutes off.

Hope you get some relief soon my friend.

Gillenator
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David
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