how soon does shock loss start?

[badger_01]

I'm 9 days post-op now and have been noticing a few hairs in my comb when i comb the sides and back or gently massage the suture area. It couldn't be coming from anywhere else since my recipient area was shaved. Could this be shockloss? I thought that it typically starts between 1 and 2 months post-op.

[Bill - Seemiller]

badger,

 

Shock loss can occur anywhere from a couple days to a few months after hair transplant surgery in either the recipient or donor area.

 

It's a temporary inconvenience that many hair restoration patients suffer. Know that this is normal and you are not alone.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[Dr. Ricardo Mejia]

There are different types of shock loss and I would not necessarily worry about the hairs in the comb at this point. At 9 days, this is most likely Iatrogenic shock loss. See below.

 

Shock Loss defined

[badger_01]

thanks for the info Bill and dr Mejia.