Senior Member Ernie Posted May 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2016 I went down to a #3 guard today to see what my donor looks like with my hair that short. I realize that at a little over 3 months post-op, this may or may not be "how it's going to look" at a #3 guard from here on out. I've attached 3 pics of my donor scar area. My question for those of you with more experienced eyes than mine (this is my first HT) is this: AM I EXPERIENCING SHOCK LOSS? --> seems more "dented" than it does "missing hair" above/below the scar. Your input is hugely appreciated. thanks! 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted May 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2016 Yup, looks like shockloss to me, I had the same problem in my donor.m It corrected itself a month and a bit ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted May 31, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks Mav. Any other quick input from others? 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted May 31, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2016 I don't think it is shockloss. I had the same 'look' after a trim and it's basically just not paying attention to the different length of hair needed to conceal the scar properly at a short cut. I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted June 1, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2016 It does appear that there may be a bit of shock going on both above and below the scar. But like Vox stated, the scar can be concealed by the way it is styled and cut in that area. The hair above the scar needs to be grown out longer so it covers the scar just like a curtain. 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...
Senior Member Ernie Posted June 1, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2016 It does appear that there may be a bit of shock going on both above and below the scar. But like Vox stated, the scar can be concealed by the way it is styled and cut in that area. The hair above the scar needs to be grown out longer so it covers the scar just like a curtain. I don't want to play 'cover-up' so I think I'll try a #4 guard instead next time. See if that works. 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted June 3, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted June 3, 2016 A number 4 guide should hide the scar adequately for most...you might even get by with a number 3 guide... 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...
Senior Member Ernie Posted June 4, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 4, 2016 come to think of it, regarding my "is this shockloss or is #3 too short" question, I should have mentioned that I still have some pins 'n needles when I touch my donor area, and it feels a bit funny/strange/quasi-numb when I lay my head on my pillow (at 3.5 months). Perhaps this means the healing is incomplete, and thus shockloss could indeed be going on? Dunno... 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rev333 Posted June 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted June 6, 2016 Normal to have shock loss, be numb and pins and needles even after 3 months. This resolves in time...sometimes past 12 months so not to worry... #3 is pretty aggressive for strips at 3 months I've seen some back of heads showing skin at #4 even after 12 months So your coverage at 3.5 month with a #3 is great, even with the ledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted June 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yep, the pins and needles sensation is due to the many nerves that get severed from the multiple incisions. And as rev333 stated, it will resolve itself with time as complete healing manifests itself... 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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