Goblue1113 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) Hi, I’m a 37 year old male who had an DHI procedure done by Dr. Turan on May 2 and May 3. They extracted and implanted 3770 follicles from the back of my head and sides, to my hairline and crown. I realize it’s incredibly early in my recovery, but it’s still new to me and was wondering if this big bald patch on the back of my head is more indicative of shock loss, or the dreadful overharvesting. Since all the scabs fell off I am no longer sleeping with a neck pillow. Any input would be much appreciated! Edited May 15 by Goblue1113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted May 15 Valued Contributor Share Posted May 15 Would help to see the donor area (back and sides) immediately post op so that we can see the total area of extraction. Usually that will be the key indicator of whether it's shock loss or overharvesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblue1113 Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Yeah, I don’t have those photos yet because it’s too soon. However, I do have a photo from a couple of days ago and I have hairs that I didn’t have in this, so I’m thinking it’s shock loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_kovacs Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 It doesn't look like it Can you post pics once the scabs have fallen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 16 Administrators Share Posted May 16 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...
Goblue1113 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, h_kovacs said: It doesn't look like it Can you post pics once the scabs have fallen? Hi, thanks for responding. All the scabs have actually fallen out already and I’m still waiting on the pics from Fuecapilar. I believe they won’t arrive until 1-2 months after the operation, so early to mid June. 4 minutes ago, Melvin- Admin said: Thanks! I just watched and this was super helpful. It’s clear that mine is simply shock loss. In fact, I slept with the neck pillow last night, and found that the bald spot had noticeably shrunk by this morning. Perhaps the oral minoxidil I’m now on is helping to speed things along. I will make a full post in the reviews once I reach 6 months, then follow it up with a 12 month and 18 month post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted May 16 Moderators Share Posted May 16 It could be shock loss. I’m thinking the area is probably rubbing against the pillow when you sleep and pulling the hairs out all in one or two nights that normally would have taken a week or two to shed. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblue1113 Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 56 minutes ago, Al - Moderator said: It could be shock loss. I’m thinking the area is probably rubbing against the pillow when you sleep and pulling the hairs out all in one or two nights that normally would have taken a week or two to shed. Yeah, that’s what the doc thinks. Though it does feel extremely dry. He has me using Dermovate on the affected areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblue1113 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 So I’ve been taking the Dermovate as directed (Technically Psoderm - the liquid form). 5 Days on, two days off. I’m now onto my second phase of 5 days. Unfortunately the shock loss has only worsened. I was mentally prepared for this in the recipient areas, but not the donor area to this extent. I’m hoping anyone has any advice or words of encouragement because I’m honestly starting to regret I had the whole thing done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted May 24 Moderators Share Posted May 24 The only thing you can do is wait it out. I know it's tough to do, but the time will go by. It can take several months for it to grow back. 1 Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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