Regular Member cortex Posted January 29, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted January 29, 2022 I had a somewhat small 500 FUE transplant in September to my entire hairline. I am 4 months post op. Things were looking a lot better until a week ago, when I noticed a thinning area in the central hairline. The sides of the hairline are still intact. This central area was also the area that experienced significant shock loss post op. I am very confused. I wrote an email to my surgeon, who is very kind and knowledgeable, and he explained that it’s not uncommon to experience a second shed. I also wanted to ask other patients if anyone here has also experienced a second shed in an area where they previously had post-op shock loss? I am kind of panicking right now, wondering if this area will recover. Normally you would expect that, by 4 months, the waiting game is over, so this has thrown me. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 30, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 30, 2022 Can you share pictures? 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 cortex Posted February 1, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2022 No I don’t want to share pictures. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FUT4000 Posted February 3, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2022 On 2/1/2022 at 2:53 PM, cortex said: No I don’t want to share pictures. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this happen. you are pretty rude man, learn how to decline respectfully, especially to someone as helpful as Melvin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cortex Posted February 4, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 4, 2022 Why is not wanting to share pictures rude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member aKaWonderKid Posted February 5, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted February 5, 2022 16 hours ago, cortex said: Why is not wanting to share pictures rude? I think someone like melvin can help you alot but you need to show photos, even if its privately to someone reputable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cortex Posted February 5, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 5, 2022 Ok, here is a picture that I took a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 5, 2022 Administrators Share Posted February 5, 2022 I don’t see any reason for concern. 4 months is the tip of the iceberg in terms of growth. Hair follicles go through seasonal shedding. The pictures look normal, nothing to worry about. 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 cortex Posted May 19, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) I am at 8 months post op and the thin spot in the center is still there. I feel pretty down about it. Edited May 19, 2022 by cortex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mafpe Posted May 20, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2022 the area did not experience any growth at all from 4th to 8th? there are rare case on some permanent shedding due to shock iirc. is that area your native, or transplant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member John1991 Posted May 20, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2022 It's hard to know exactly how bad/good the growth was without a before and after and without seeing where the grafts were placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HappyMan2021 Posted May 20, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2022 Why did you only get 500 grafts? Was this just like a small touch up addition to a previous HT? Do you have any more normal pictures of your hair and hairline? This gap area is conspicious when its front and center and zoomed in, but part of me thinks its a lot less noticeable when someone is holistically looking at your entire scalp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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