I'm 2 weeks post op and I've already shed quite a bit of the transplants.... the shedding started at about 9 or ten days post op. Does this seem a little soon? I'm worried.

Nope, sounds normal.

Try not to worry, your progress sounds normal to me too. I'm sure you've read all about what to expect and when to expect it, but the figures you see are pretty much "on the average" and not set in stone. Everyone's healing time, hair growth cycle, and other factors are different. Take care and heal well.

You live in a place called Nashvegas?...interesting.

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Is it safe to assume that the grafts were already near the end of their growth cycle? Furthermore, could this lead to my new hairs coming in sooner than expected?

NashVegas = Nashville, TN

Thanks!

Bitingmynails,

Transplanted hair typically sheds between 2 to 4 weeks however, this is an average range. Early shedding does not necessarily indicate that you will experience early hair growth. This has been speculated but there is no hard data to prove it.

You are in for a lovely ride! Hang in there.

Bill

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