Senior Member NewHare Posted March 13, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm noticing my existing hair post op is now growing much slower. I believe it used to average about 3/8 to 1/2" per month. Yet since my procedure 2 mnths ago it is basically where it was on the day of surgery. The hairs/stubble at the donor area are not much longer than the day I left. I wish I had, but I didn't actually measure my hair so I can't say exactly how much if at all it has grown. Though on appearance it doesn't seem much. Just to clarify, I'm speaking only about my existing hairs, not the transplants. I should add I had a no-shave procedure. Though of course the donor was shaved. Also I am on both Biotin 7500k and MSM 3k Is this slow growth at all normal for 2 mnths out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted March 14, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2016 Its because its been winter last few months. My hair always grows slower during winter as well. Nothing to worry aboot. In spring and summer hair will grow much faster again: http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Does-Hair-Grow-Faster-in-Summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted March 15, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted March 15, 2016 Sometimes the overall scalp trauma related to the procedure can slow down hair growth in the entire scalp. Although it is more of an exception, it's certainly not the first time that I have heard of someone experiencing the same thing. But as the trauma subsides, things will get back on track... Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Are you referring to existing hair only in the transplanted areas or all existing hairs including the donor area? Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NewHare Posted March 17, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2016 Thank you for the replies guys. Dr Charles I was referring to all existing hairs, including the donor. The donor is most noticeable to me, as I can still feel tiny stubble, which at this point should be at least an inch or so long by now at 2+ months out. Thanks, NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NewHare Posted March 19, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2016 Having done some further reading here I'm wondering if the slower /none growth of my existing hair could be considered a form of shock loss ?? Though the hairs are still present but not growing. Or not growing as fast as they had prior to my procedure. NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted March 22, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted March 22, 2016 Would not consider it a form of shock loss since there is no loss of hair, just some stunted or interrupted growth. Again, I really believe things will resume back to normal as the level of trauma subsides which of course will take some time. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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