Regular Member Milesdaily Posted June 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted June 3, 2007 With a 2nd or 3rd HT, is it possible to experience shock loss in the previously transplanted hairs? I don't know if I'm being hypersensitive or looking in the mirror too much, but it seems like my hair is a bit more thin now than before. I'm only 18 days post-HT #3. If this kind of shock loss does occur, when would it likely happen and is it more likely to be temporary being that these hairs are genetically predisposed not to fall out? Thanks, Miles My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Milesdaily Posted June 3, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 3, 2007 With a 2nd or 3rd HT, is it possible to experience shock loss in the previously transplanted hairs? I don't know if I'm being hypersensitive or looking in the mirror too much, but it seems like my hair is a bit more thin now than before. I'm only 18 days post-HT #3. If this kind of shock loss does occur, when would it likely happen and is it more likely to be temporary being that these hairs are genetically predisposed not to fall out? Thanks, Miles My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NervousNelly Posted June 3, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted June 3, 2007 Miles, Yes unfortunately the previously transplanted hairs are subject to shockloss but the good news is that it is temporary and they WILL grow back. I believe that because your last HT was more for density, the grafts were more spread out and larger incisions were used, it is likely why you are experiencing shock. That certainly sucks but hang in their as when they all come back it will be quite hairy. NN NN Dr.Cole,1989. ??graftcount Dr. Ron Shapiro. Aug., 2007 Total graft count 2862 Total hairs 5495 1hairs--916 2hairs--1349 3hairs--507 4hairs--90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Milesdaily Posted June 3, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 3, 2007 Thanks NN! I feel a lot better with that info. Just was getting a little anxious. Miles My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bayer Posted June 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted June 3, 2007 Hi Miles, Not to worry. I had two small HT's with Bosley (400 in 1995 and 488 in 2000) and had fairly extensive shock loss from my HT (for more density) on January 30, 2007. I can confirm NN wise words - it does come back! The next while might be tough. When you have existing hair and are going for density, the "step back" for the first while can be a real jolt. Hang in, this will turn around. If you want, take a look at my pics in the Album section. I will be posting my 4 month pics in the next couple of days, and things are on the upswing. Keep the faith Bayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Milesdaily Posted June 3, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 3, 2007 Bayer, You're right about the step back, it's tough! I guess I just have to wait....and wait... Thanks for the words of encouragement and I'll look forward to seeing your updated album. Miles My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairbank Posted June 4, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted June 4, 2007 Good advice everyone..........yes, you can get prior HT hair shocked out but it comes back. Mine did and it came in around 2 months or a little more. Hairbank 1st HT 1-18-05 - 1200 FUT's 2nd HT 2-15-06 - 3886 FUT's Dr. Wong 3rd HT 4-24-08 - 2415 FUT's Dr. Wong GRAND TOTAL: 7501 GRAFTS current regimen: 1.25mg finasteride every other day My Hair Loss Weblog Disclaimer: I'm not a Doctor (and have never played one on TV ) and have no medical training. Any information I share here is in an effort to help those who don't like hair loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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