Sydaus

Hello sydaus,

 

The grand majority of patients suffer from shock loss so ensure that you do not make this issue bigger than it actually is. Some shock loss takes longer than others depending on the patient and circumstances. Listen to gillenator. He talks from extensive experience and is giving you valuable help. Keep taking the biotin, that is a good thing. Take it easy. Good luck!

Hey mate, thanks for the advice I really appreciate it. I know shock loss is very common in the recepient area however have. It seem much info about the donor area. I seen a couple of posts of having significant shock loss above ears and that's what I have two bald patches above my left ear.

I know it will most probably grow back but it's always that slightest doubt that gets the better of you. Any how, i will keep everyone posted with my progress hopefully with good news in a couple more months.

Hey there,

 

Try not worry, you'll have seen the worse of it. I have had several FUE procedures and after one of them i had pretty bad shock loss.

( see pics )

 

Don't worry - It will all come back. Get on MSM, Biotin and possibly apply minoxidil to the area if already use minox ( thats what i did )

 

I hope this helps:cool:

Best

S

Hey Spex, I'm already taking biotin 1200 mcg a day but was wondering. I don't use minoxidil, do you think I should start it only on the patchy donor area, Then stop after? One more thing, did you or anyone feel as though they were always hungry when taking biotin? I eat so much but always end up still feeling hungry!

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Thanks

Once the shock occurs, it takes at least 3 months for those shocked follicles to rest before they enter a new growth phase. This is why it takes 5 months or so to start seeing the new growth produce any meaningful visual coverage.

 

And if it's possible to shave down the shocked area, it's harder to tell what's missing because the contrast is reduced.

 

Once the shock occurs (usually 3-5 weeks post-op), it's pretty much over.

 

Smoking should not have any major negative impact on the procedure unless you're smoking 5-6 packs per day...:eek:

 

I smoked before and after all 4 of my procedures but then I ended up with terminal stage lung cancer in 2009 and lost my right lung.

 

Obviously I survived it against all odds but believe me, I quit on a dime after smoking for 37 years!

Hey mate I'm really sorry you had to go through the horrors of cancer and here we are all having a melt down because of shock loss. I'm glad you got through it though and quit smoking which I know from experience is another battle in it's self.

I am 6 weeks out and have really bad shock loss from fue. reading this thread really made me feel a hole lot better. I have been at home for 6 weeks through Christmas New Years so many events and have gone into depression mode. I am actually suffering from bad anxiety because of this shock loss.

I wanted to ask you when did you actually start to see a difference in your donor area? Not when it was completely covered up but when you seen some or little growth? I'm just waiting for any sign ATM to give me any hope of my shock loss recovering.

Thanks