This a post-op and 15 months after 2150 graft Dr Rahal transplant. The photo clearly shows permanent shockloss to the forelock that became very noticeable just 5 months post. I have been advised it will take an additional 1000 grafts to fill this region. I only have at most 2000 grafts left to harvest via strip from the donor and seek the safest way to fill/repair this area. Does anyone have an opinion on an approach to fill this region? This was to be a final 3rd HT to cover some micro/minis from other doctors. Not a happy camper.

This a post-op and 15 months after 2150 graft Dr Rahal transplant. The photo clearly shows permanent shockloss to the forelock that became very noticeable just 5 months post. I have been advised it will take an additional 1000 grafts to fill this region. I only have at most 2000 grafts left to harvest via strip from the donor and seek the safest way to fill/repair this area. Does anyone have an opinion on an approach to fill this region? This was to be a final 3rd HT to cover some micro/minis from other doctors. Not a happy camper.

Sorry to hear about your shock loss. Do you have any clearer before/after pictures?

Hopefully, you'll be able to remedy the situation soon. Good luck!

I'm not trying to defend the results but the first picture shows just a very small amount of frontal hair left immediately post-op. I assume a lot of it was miniturized and was on it's way out with or without the transplant. I'm guessing the trauma from the transplant just rushed things along.

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Forrest, my post op photos are all a little blurry, I had a problem with the camera lens. These after photos should be clearer for viewing.

Freakin,

Thanks for posting. First off, have you shared your concerns with Dr. Rahal? What did he say?

Dr. Rahal is a class act surgeon who stands behind his work. Thus, if after evaluating you, he determines your growth was less than optimal, I trust he'll do whatever he can to help you meet your goals.

I've taken the liberty of contacting Dr. Rahal regarding your concerns. In the event he wants to reply to this thread, he may need you to identify yourself to him privately and give him the necessary permission to share information about your case. To see how we maintain a fair and safe environment on our forum for patients and physicians, click here.

Best wishes in coming to a speedy and optimal resolution,

Bill

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I know Propecia doesn't prevent shock loss from occurring but just out of curiosity are you on Propecia? Like Severn said, I assume as well some of the hairs have miniturized. I would contact Dr. Rahal about this unfortunate situation and I'm sure he'll get you all squared away. Good luck

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freakin, thanks for the additional pictures. As others have pointed out, if you contact Rahal's office, I am confident that they'll take care of the problem.

Good luck!

freakin,i would say this isn't just shock loss as your immediate post op pic shows he transplanted about an inch in front of the forlock.
your present photo seems to show little growth in this area also?
just my opinion.

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challenge the unchallenged.

One thing that strikes me from the immediate post op picture is that the recipient area is pretty large for just 2150 grafts. How do you find the density in the non-shocked areas? Do you think most of the grafts survived?

Regardless, I really hope you can get this resolved and will keep us updated.

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