Senior Member blkblk Posted January 27, 2012 Senior Member Posted January 27, 2012 I've been reading a bit on shock loss in the recipient area as I believe that I am experiencing that now. I am now 6 weeks post op and I feel like my hair density from the mid third to the crown has lessened significantly, almost as though 50-70% of the native hairs have fallen out, or become thing. I say feel since I am aware that I might be remembering my hair as better than it was, or there may be some other factor/illusion in play rather than just density and thickness. I am not surprised to experience shock loss as I believe this is quite common. However, it seems to be difficult to find any pictures of others who's native hair has thinned as much as I believe mine has. I have a few questions regarding shockloss in the recipient area: - What does it look like? Mine appears to be diffuse and not concentrated in any one area. I have seen some people describe theirs as patches, which mine definitely isn't. (I do have shockloss around the scar which is a patch however). - I have read that this can sometimes be permanent, where the lost hair is very weak to begin with. I was taking finasteride, minodoxil and vitamins before the procedure and I know the hair wasn't great but I didn't think it was terrible - how/when will I know whether this is permanent shockloss? - Best case scenario, when could I expect the native hair to start growing back? Thanks
Senior Member Thehairupthere Posted January 27, 2012 Senior Member Posted January 27, 2012 Your hair loss sounds like common shock loss and I know that can be very stressful but it's very early on so don't worry. Typically shocked hairs begin to return around 3-4 months just like the transplanted hairs. I would suggest dermatch or toppik to help conceal thinning areas if it really bothers you. I am a consultant for Dr. True and Dr. Dorin. These opinions are my own. Dr. Robert True and Dr. Robert Dorin are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians
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