dazza64 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Can anyone shed (excuse the pun)the light on my problem since the op. I had the op on 23 Nov with 900 grafts. Since the operation I have shedded a lot of the existing hair that was already on the scalp (mainly at front and in middle). I now have less hair than before the op. I know that the 900 grafts will grow in the next 4 - 6 months but why is there so much shedding of the existing hair??? I have been using minoxidil since 3 days after the op and also taking propecia. Please help can anyone offer some advice, as feel somewhat stressed about it. I have changed my hair style from side part to slick back otherwise it would look ridiculous. Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest josh - b Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi dazza, It sounds like you're experiencing shockloss. This occurs when you transplant into areas with existing hair and is usually temporary. It should grow back along side your transplanted hair. Unfortunately sometimes its permanent but only because these were hairs that were inevitably on their way out anyway. Also propecia itself can cause shedding in its early stages. This is actually a good sign as it is an indication that it is working and again the loss is only temporary. As an aussie resident myself i'm very curious as to who your doctor was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member fixing-it Posted December 30, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hey dazza, You are only 4-5 weeks out and like josh-b said propecia and minoxidil will cause some shedding that is temporary and this shedding usually starts growing back before the transplanted hairs. Dr Hasson 2-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wylie Posted December 30, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted December 30, 2007 If you are not using Minoxidil twice a day, religiously, start doing so. You want to insure your best possible chance that whatever shedding has occurred is not permanent. Other than that you stay on Propecia and let nature run its course. Dont worry about it though, just make sure you stick to a regimen of doing everything you can, and that includes not worrying or stressing out constantly about what you may have lost. With only 900 grafts, thats a relatively small procedure, this means you have plenty of donor hair if necessity means future work, and often it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 dazza, Welcome to our community. Our members have already given you some excellent feedback. Shedding of the transplanted hairs in the first month is expected. Shock loss can occur when hair is transplanted between or around existing native hair due to scalp trauma. Hair that was already dying and being impacted by DHT may not return (called permanent shock loss) where normal healthy hairs will (called temporary shock loss). Feel free to share your experience with us, surgical details, doctor, and pictures by creating a free hair loss weblog. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza64 Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Thank you every one for your comments and encouragement. As a note I only had 900 grafts as my scalp is not very elastic and the doctor felt better to do less than many. Once again all your comments are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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