Shock Loss

[Ben53]

Hey,

 

Are you guys familiar with shock loss? After communicating back and forth with a reputable and recommended doctor on this forum, I was going to lock in a date for a surgery but the same day, I got a call from another recommended doctor on this forum to tell me that he was concerned about increasing my density since I still have a bit too much on top and that he would not get enough space to transplant which could lead to permanent shock loss of existing hair. He wants to see me in person. My decision was taken as far as the doctor goes but after receiving that call, I am concerned. I am wondering why the other doctor did not even mention it once. Since the other doctor(the one I had chosen) is not in my country, I can't see him in person. Sure I could just talk to him about it and see what is opinion is, but even if he says not to worry, I just can't ignore the fact that the other doctor was concerned. Last thing I would want is to lose the hair I have now! I dont want to go see the other doctor and make waste his time since I can't really afford him. Sorry for the long text. Any help would be appreciated!

 

Thank you

[JON86]

Who are the doctors you spoke with? Shock loss happens and it's unpredictable. If you have a bunch of shrunken hairs you will probably lose them. This is one of the risks with doing surgery. Some hair lost to shock loss grows back but hair that was on the way out anyway does not regrow.

It's a gamble you need to be willing to take if you do surgery.

[JON86]

They are both great doctors well respected and won't steer you wrong. Most shock loss grows back but like I said if you have hairs on they way out meaning shrunken hair it won't. Just google and research it so you get a better understanding of it. Wish you the best my friend.

[Ben53]

They are both great doctors well respected and won't steer you wrong. Most shock loss grows back but like I said if you have hairs on they way out meaning shrunken hair it won't. Just google and research it so you get a better understanding of it. Wish you the best my friend.

 

Thank you very much Jon, I appreciate it!

[Bill - Seemiller]

Shock loss is typically only temporary and it is only ever permanent under two conditions. First, permanent chalk lost can occur if existing hair follicles underneath the surface of the scalp are transected, that is irreparably damaged during the procedure when creating incisions Secondly, it can occur if the hairs surrounding areas of transplantation are weak, dying and on their way out anyway due to the effects of male pattern baldness.

 

I suppose the one doctor is concerned that your natural hair is still so dense that it would be difficult to create new incisions without transecting the natural hair below the surface of the scalp. What does the other surgeon say?

 

It would help if you provide photos showing the area you are concerned about and want to have transplanted. Generally speaking, if the area is still quite dense, I would suggest trying Propecia and Rogaine to see if you can't thicken up your hair even more without the need for surgery. Perhaps after one year of using both products, you won't even be thinking about a hair transplant.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill