+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    289

    Default Post Surgery Issue

    I had a buddy who went to a very good HT doctor. Well after the procedure he was complaining about a dull pain in his neck kinda behind the ear, in the neck, and the shoulder. He complained of pain in his neck when say playing guitar and driving or sitting at his desk. There is a small knot there as well that you can feel.

    I looked at it and the left side compared to the right and it looks as if the doctor nicked a muscle or a tendon. The only reason I say that is because you can see an indentation behind the thick muscle on the sides that is very visible when the head is straight. It looks like atrophy set in and it runs from the base of the head down into the trap about 4 inches. I figure the injured muscle is causing tension in the neck through the trap muscle and the down to the shoulder and that is causing the pain and discomfort.

    There are so many overlapping muscles I don't know what to say except get an MRI. He said it feels a little weird and tight when he turns his head to the left, and loose when turning to the right. I looked at his before pictures and there is no sign of this atrophy before the surgery.

    What should he do, and is this a case of malpractice?

  2. #2
    Dr Representative Spex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    3,156

    Default

    Has he spoken to the Doc who performed the surgery as that would be a good starting point.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    289

    Default

    I agree with both of you, he said he was too confused on what to do...because he didn't want to accuse them of any wrong doing but also didn't think he would get answer that would address the need to know what was going on under the skin.

    Thats why I suggested the MRI, at least if there was something wrong it would be revealed and he would have something on record with a profession in a timely manner. I said to do it ASAP. I suggested do that first and then speak with your HT doc.

    This guy has a small head and a long neck so I don't know if that matters but based on the location of the scar, the doc could have surely been in the range of this location. Especially before being sutured back up. Doctor Konior if you are talking about the depth of the cut, then I see your point.

    I don't know, I'm speaking from a visual perspective and nothing professional, so please understand that I have no background in surgery, but have had many sports related injuries to know when the body is injured and what that looks and feels like. I don't know exactly how this person feels, just what they told me.

    Thanks for the replies!

  4. #4
    Senior Member gillenator's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Washington DC
    Posts
    1,418

    Default

    You can also get a digital camera and take some multiple pics of the area and e-mail to some other reputable HT docs for an opinion. Or even go in and see your PCP for a quick look to see if any danage was done.

    You can also e-mail your pics to me in complete privacy and confidence. Obviously I am not a doctor but I have seen literally thousands of patients and pics over the past 29 years so if it looks out of the ordinary, I would be sure to offer you my observations.

    I have seen this type of thing before although very rare.
    "Gillenator"
    Independent Patient Advocate
    more.hair@verizon.net

    NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    289

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gillenator View Post
    You can also get a digital camera and take some multiple pics of the area and e-mail to some other reputable HT docs for an opinion. Or even go in and see your PCP for a quick look to see if any danage was done.

    You can also e-mail your pics to me in complete privacy and confidence. Obviously I am not a doctor but I have seen literally thousands of patients and pics over the past 29 years so if it looks out of the ordinary, I would be sure to offer you my observations.

    I have seen this type of thing before although very rare.
    Thanks G, I will try to send you a few pics if I can convince him to do so.

  6. #6
    Senior Member gillenator's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Washington DC
    Posts
    1,418

    Default

    Hopefully he can get his situation improved so it's not obvious.
    "Gillenator"
    Independent Patient Advocate
    more.hair@verizon.net

    NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    289

    Default

    He got a MRI today so I will keep you updated and if he agrees send you a picture I will send you one

    If the MRI comes out fine he probably won't care too much and will be relieved.

    If not he will probably wants to get as many opinions as possible from people here.

    will wait and see, I think he sees his doctor late next week

  8. #8
    Senior Member gillenator's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Washington DC
    Posts
    1,418

    Default

    I certainly wish him the best in getting this resolved.
    "Gillenator"
    Independent Patient Advocate
    more.hair@verizon.net

    NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

  9. #9
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    289

    Default

    I talked to him the other day and he had the MRI and the Doctor didn't seem to find anything structural that would indicate anything serious, he may take the DVD to get another opinion but as of now I think it my be nerve related and that is just going to take time to heal on its own.

    SO I think at this point he is in good shape based on the reading of the MRI, he said the pain is still there (comes and goes) and he is afraid to workout.

Similar Threads

  1. DHT blockers after surgery???
    By Andyman79 in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 09-15-2010, 01:19 PM
  2. Hairpiece after surgery?
    By finster in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-05-2009, 07:03 PM
  3. Strip and FUE at the same surgery
    By Tsakalos in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 05-29-2009, 08:52 PM
  4. Surgery scheduled with Dr. Rahal…
    By Homestead1 in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 03-18-2009, 05:13 PM
  5. Is it really necessary to have more than one surgery?
    By Voltron in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-24-2009, 12:23 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

» IAHRS

hair transplant surgeons

» The Bald Truth

» Recent Threads

1800 graft repair case results by Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Last Post By Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Navigating the German Job Market as a Kenyan Citizen
11-04-2023 06:31 AM
Last Post By Keegan212
Yesterday 03:51 AM
DR HAKAN DOGANAY/ 4500 GRAFTS / Implanter Pen+FUE
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
Last Post By Hakan Doganay, MD
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
The Mane Event for Thursday, June 15th, 2023
06-15-2023 02:59 PM
Last Post By gisecit34
03-26-2024 08:05 AM