Regular Member naakmuka Posted October 12, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 12, 2020 Hello, As the title says, does this look like a stretched scar or is it because of shock loss? I feel the scar around the back of my head is wider than the sides and its freaking me out. Its been one month since I got my FUT done. And I dont think Ive done anything to really stretch it. I haven't lifted any weights or worked out. Let me know what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ciaus Posted October 12, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2020 Yea looks like some shockloss, worse case could be permanent but give it some time donor hair is the most resilient and should be back in 6-8 mos or less. Did the doctor do a trichophytic closure so that some of your donor hairs grow directly through the scar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted October 12, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2020 Yeah looks like shock loss to me 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member baldforalongtime Posted October 26, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 26, 2020 I was worried about stretched scar at about the same point (and from the same dr ;-)), but it was just shockloss. It will fill in, but it takes about 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member naakmuka Posted October 26, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 26, 2020 @baldforalongtime - That's great to hear. I will report back on this thread with some updated photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 26, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 26, 2020 Yea looks like shock loss, when did you have surgery? I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member naakmuka Posted October 26, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 26, 2020 @Melvin-Moderator - I am currently in Week 7 Post-Op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 26, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, naakmuka said: @Melvin-Moderator - I am currently in Week 7 Post-Op. Oh ok, so not even two months yet. The incision is still healing, the hair above and below it is most likely shocked. Give it a few more months, and remember do not put any tension on the scar. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 27, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2020 Definitely looks like shock loss to me. 1 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...
Regular Member O Hare 57 Posted October 28, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 28, 2020 The scar itself looks good. Looks like shock loss, if its temporary in another year it will be gone. Think of shock loss like a divorce. Your wife of many years says she wants divorce, then takes half your money. In the long run you'll get over it but it wont happen overnight. I am recovering from my second procedure now and the only thing I am certain of is if it involves hair regrowth it happens (VERY, VERY, SLOWLY). I think Tom Petty sang it in a song lyric "waiting is the hardest part"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member O Hare 57 Posted October 28, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 28, 2020 I just looked up this video for kicks. This tune could almost be the international hair transplant theme song... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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