Regular Member Vishal Posted January 21, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 3weeks post FUE op 3500 grafts, I have a moth eaten look in my donor area... Will it ever appear normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 The pics are not that clear, but it seems you have some shock loss. Which will grow back ! Have you got any other pics ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 21, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 21, 2021 That appears to be shock loss. It should resolve over time. 2 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 Raymond92 Posted January 21, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 Usually, how long does it take for shock loss to recover? I read one for three months, but one for half a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Raymond92 said: Usually, how long does it take for shock loss to recover? I read one for three months, but one for half a year Can take anything from a few months onwards. Sometimes it coincides with the new hair growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond92 Posted January 21, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said: Can take anything from a few months onwards. Sometimes it coincides with the new hair growth. so can it even take a year for it to recover completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, Raymond92 said: so can it even take a year for it to recover completely? It’s possible. I have seen cases after 9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vishal Posted January 21, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, JohnAC71 said: The pics are not that clear, but it seems you have some shock loss. Which will grow back ! Have you got any other pics ? These are gradual pics... Things were fine post one week and there were hair all over donor but now there are many bald patches... I am just praying it to be shock loss and not over harvesting Edited January 21, 2021 by Vishal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 Which Clinic/Dr was this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 21, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 21, 2021 I would be surprised if you were over harvested by 3,500 grafts. The last picture for me looks like clear shock loss shock loss https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/how-to-deal-with-donor-shock-loss-after-hair-transplant/3401 1 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 Britanium Posted January 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2021 Those patches look like classic shock loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vishal Posted January 22, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2021 5 hours ago, JohnAC71 said: Which Clinic/Dr was this ? Berkowits Centre.Delhi.... I am fully satisfied with its staff and procedure.... Just doubtful if Luck played it's part... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 22, 2021 Give it a few months, and you should see improvement. Did you reach out to the clinic for reassurance to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) It would be good if you could provide us with monthly updates ! Thanks 🙏 Edited January 22, 2021 by JohnAC71 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 22, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 22, 2021 @Vishal Please come back and give us updates, this will be a very good to revisit. 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 Vishal Posted January 22, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: @Vishal Please come back and give us updates, this will be a very good to revisit. Sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Captain Haddock Posted January 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 22, 2021 I'm sure things will eventually get better for you. Could you please share some recipient area pictures also? Would love to see your work My Journey: NW2 @Eugenix | 1388 Graft Frontal Restoration | Dr. Arika Bansal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vishal Posted January 22, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Captain Haddock said: I'm sure things will eventually get better for you. Could you please share some recipient area pictures also? Would love to see your work I am more than delighted at my Frontal transplant.... Volume and Hair line are upto my satisfaction Edited January 22, 2021 by Vishal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2021 @VishalHope your doing ok 👌 could you possibly give us a update ? Thanks 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vishal Posted February 22, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2021 @JohnAC71 There is a lot of improvement though it's unnoticeable to anyone else except me... Hair have started emerging in bald patches everywhere except an square inch..will keep posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 22, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 22, 2021 Yea definitely looks like shock loss, it’s spread. Which is clear shock loss. 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 Vishal Posted February 22, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Yea definitely looks like shock loss, it’s spread. Which is clear shock loss. Ya indeed it's shock loss.... Hiding it by wearing cap. Everything else is perfect post HT except this pain in ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Datsun213 Posted February 23, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2021 Are you on any medications to help combat this, such as Fin or Dut? I wonder if that would've helped since day 1 post HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vishal Posted February 23, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, Datsun213 said: Are you on any medications to help combat this, such as Fin or Dut? I wonder if that would've helped since day 1 post HT. I am using Minoxidil and biotin since last 4 weeks. It's working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vishal Posted April 27, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 27, 2021 Finally shock loss in donor area has regained a natural look after 4 months of worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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