Shock Loss around FUT Donor

[TorontoGuy]

Hi everyone,

It’s been 4 weeks since my FUT surgery. Everything seems to be going alright, except I believe I have developed shock loss around the fut donor incision. Doctor seems to think it’s fine but thought I would go ahead and ask all of you as well. 
 

That’s the left and right side in the photos. Back seems to be okay and not as visible. The scar line seems to be actually covered up at this length of hair , which is a no.4 

If you zoom in, I think you can see some little hairs coming. But I’m just trying to stay optimistic.

Edited April 11, 2022 by TorontoGuy
Adding photos

[Gramatik]

48 minutes ago, TorontoGuy said:

Hi everyone,

It’s been 4 weeks since my FUT surgery. Everything seems to be going alright, except I believe I have developed shock loss around the fut donor incision. Doctor seems to think it’s fine but thought I would go ahead and ask all of you as well. 
 

That’s the left and right side in the photos. Back seems to be okay and not as visible. The scar line seems to be actually covered up at this length of hair , which is a no.4 

If you zoom in, I think you can see some little hairs coming. But I’m just trying to stay optimistic.

in which clinic did you do the FUT ? Your FUT scar looks very bad actually...There's always risk with FUT procedure that you can end up with an ugly linear scar in the donor...All candidates should know that before proceed with that procedure.

Edited April 11, 2022 by Gramatik

[Britanium]

Yeh, who was the Dr/Clinic here? Have you got any post op pics ? 🙏

[TorontoGuy]

Hi all, 

Just wanted to clarify, my actual scar isn’t visible in these photos. You can see hear it’s a little red but it’s also a thinner line pinkish white line. The hair loss is around the scar. I’ve added a photo showing some of the scar. Sorry hard to take these. 

Edited April 11, 2022 by TorontoGuy

[TorontoGuy]

Another detail. I shaved my head prior to these photos. It wasn’t apparent at a longer length. 
 

I don’t have a photo of the suture line post op, but here it is about one week. It’s hard to see but it’s where you can see the blue sutures. 
 

To me, the line seems thin but it’s also accompanied by hair thinning around it. 

[Nw7HPE]

Seems like shock loss , you just had the operation done about a month ago . I would relax and give it until months 6 . It is extremely likely that you have recovered a significant amount until the 6th month mark . Healing takes time . 

[1978matt]

It looks normal. I had a band around 1.5cm wide of shocked out hair which grew back around the same rate as the transplanted hair.

It should fill in over the next 3-4 months.

Edited April 12, 2022 by 1978matt

[Al - Moderator]

Shock loss above and below the donor scar is normal. It grows back. Wait a few months and see if it looks any better.

 

[gillenator]

I concur…definitely looks like shock loss and should fill back in.

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

TorontoGuy,

Given that you’re only a couple weeks out from surgery, it very well could just be shock loss aka telegenic effluvium. Obviously, it’s too early to assume there are any problems so I wouldn’t suggest even going there until enough time passes and another evaluation can be made.

For what it’s worth, I experienced some donor shock loss during one of my procedures as well around the same. In my case, it was only on one side but it certainly can happen all over as  everyone is different.

For now, I suggest hanging in there and giving it the time it needs to heal and the donor shocked hair to return.  After another six months or so, you can evaluate the situation again. Shocked hair can take up to 6 to 12 months to return but it often grows back faster.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

On 4/11/2022 at 6:20 PM, TorontoGuy said:

Another detail. I shaved my head prior to these photos. It wasn’t apparent at a longer length. 
 

I don’t have a photo of the suture line post op, but here it is about one week. It’s hard to see but it’s where you can see the blue sutures. 
 

To me, the line seems thin but it’s also accompanied by hair thinning around it. 

The above comment and picture says it all. If the scar itself looks and appears thin but you have thinning hair surrounding it, I’d be willing to bet money on the fact that what you’re experiencing is temporary shock loss.  This means that the hair will return in time.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant

[TorontoGuy]

Thank you all, very reassuring!

[TorontoGuy]

Hi Everyone, 

Just wanted to follow up. It seems that there is already new hair growth around and through the scar. So fingers crossed it’s shock loss. And very happy to see this! Week 5 FYI

Edited April 17, 2022 by TorontoGuy

[gillenator]

It sort of looks like it may have been a try-closure technique with new hair starting to appear through the scar?

[Sonu]

Hey. How is the scar now? Can you post a pic?

[gillenator]

My premonition is that there has been improvement in the area…hopefully he will post a few progress pics soon.

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

Considering the last update showed signs of growth in the scar which is starting g to reduce its appearance, my prediction also is that there’s substantial improvement at this stage.  That said, I’m looking forward to seeing an update from the OP.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant

[gillenator]

In addition, the pics showing the closure displays a clean result with a tri-closure method…healing looks good and no redness nor raised inflammation.