Not normally. As a matter of fact, removing strips of scalp was much more painful for the patient and required a longer downtime in order to heal. The FUE NeoGraft method can be accomplished with just local anaesthetic, and the recipient is able to continue their lifestyle the next day. Dr. Torgerson prescribes pain medication as needed to ensure that your experience is as comfortable as possible. During the actual procedure, the area is also numbed to ensure absolute patient comfort.
