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All right thanks man. That gives me some reassurance. Sounds like we'll be ugly together ha

Usually, the first couple of days post-op give you a glimpse of the "final product" because everything is still in tact and there is scabbing and redness so it kind of gives you a look at how the hairline is shaped. I really wouldn't be too concerned right now. Just relax and try to take your mind off of it. Did they shave your entire head for the FUE? If they did, maybe you're just not used to that look?

 

Also, don't be surprised if you get some shock loss of your native hair in the area where the work was performed. That's one of the big reasons people feel they look worse than they did before the HT. But usually after a month or two, they start to look at least what they were looking like before the HT and they are just waiting for the growth to start.

 

I think you'll be fine!

 

P.S. Post some pics!

Hey BadBeat, I have a question about this "shock loss" that you referred to in this post. I had my first procedure done about a week ago, and when I left the room, my hair was considerably thinner than it was prior-to (my 50% density or so gone). However, I've heard that "shock loss" is supposed to occur several months after the fact. So I guess my question is, what do you think happened? Is it possible that shock loss occurred during the surgery, or was hair likely simply cut above the surface and I can't visibly see? Or, is it possible that hair was damaged during the incisions (please no)? Thanks in advance.

Hey Mikie,

 

This makes a lot more sense than shock loss during the procedure. Shock loss is a gradual response from the body to the trauma of surgery, I've not seen examples where there was a pile of hair on the floor of the surgery room due to shock loss.

 

This is why my first question was whether or not they cut the hair and the fact that they did cut some is very good news for you.

 

If it's just been cut it should be growing already (unless you also have some shock loss over the next few weeks).

 

Best of luck and I'm sure it'll all grow back for you!

Is it very common for hair to be cut during the surgery and you not know it? Is it just cut really close to the base so I can't see? The reason I ask is because I had a fair amount of density going into the surgery last week, and now I have about half or less. I would think it would be far to soon for me to be experiencing shock loss, but I'm not sure. Thanks!

Hey MikeIB, I think I have a similar situation as you. I came into the surgery with hair, and when I got out, I had lost almost half my density. I was shocked (no pun intended) since I was told that shock loss happens 3 months or so after the fact. I have way less hair now, and am wondering whether a) it was simply cut during the transplant and I can't tell

b)it could be real shock loss in such a short amount of time or c) there were transections and the hair is permanently damaged. What was your experience? I have done a lot of research and your case is the most similar to mine, since ours both happened the day after surgery.