Regular Member Am0986 Posted October 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 So about 2months ago I had a ht and am really worried because one side of my scar is really bad and no hair is growing out of it. My hair is longer and still doesn't really cover it. Take a look and please tell me what you think. Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Am0986 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 here is another view with the hair over it. Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Michael Philly Posted October 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hey that's a pretty big scar area, my new scar is kinda like that near the temples due to shock loss. My Dr. said that shock loss around the scar is pretty common and it can take 3-5 months to grow back...so I wouldn't panic yet, but I feel your pain. Waiting sucks... My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member lostandgone Posted October 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 that kinda looks like a scar similar to that of mine..unfortunately, mine was not a shock loss and have to bear the that scar.. but i'd give it a few more months before concluding it not being a shock loss scar... http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/showthread.php?t=137193 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Am0986, You may very well be experiencing some donor shock loss, which is typical a couple months out from a hair transplant. I know it's hard, but the best thing you can do at this point is wait it out and see how the scar matures. If in the event there's an issue upon maturation, I have faith that Dr. Meshkin will do whatever he can to help you meet your goals. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Severn Posted October 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 It's very difficult from that pic to determine if the entire area is a scar or if it's from shockloss. Although I was informed by my doc that area is where the biggest risk of stretching occurs. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Forrest Gump Posted October 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 Am 0986, Is it mostly shock loss around the donor area or has your scar stretched out a bit. From the picture, it seems like a little of both. Anyway, if it's shock loss, then the native hair will return in a month or so. If it's scar stretching then you'll have to keep your hair long around the donor area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Am0986 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 I am fairly sure that it has stretched. That's why I am worried. The weird part is the rest of the scar is almost hair line thin. Just another thing to be annoyed by, like if losing your hair at 17 wasn't crappy enough. Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Am0986 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 Here a few other pics to show why I am worried. Day 10 Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Am0986 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 week 3 right side its the top scar Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted October 23, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2009 Two things: 1. It's normal to have some temporary shock loss around the donor scar. Give it a few more months and it should start looking better. 2. The scar below it is making the entire area look worse. Instead of having only the one new scar to cover, you also have to cover an old scar below it which can't be completely covered because of the shock loss from the new scar. As said in #1, give it a few months and it should look a bit better. 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...
Senior Member Severn Posted October 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 Ah, I didn't notice the second scar below. What BeHappy said sounds dead on. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member khizar Posted January 7, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted January 7, 2010 Hi,if scar persist after 4 months,probably you need scar surgery.But better to wait for few months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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