Shock loss after a Hair Transplant

[Markyman]

Has anyone permantly lost their hair from shock loss?
Ten weeks ago I had surgery, I'm told shock loss happens one week after surgery. I have lost a hideous amount of native hair, it appears I'm going totally bald. Has anyone been through this type of aggressive shedding before?
I look so much worse than before I had this done, I'm now regretting my decision to have a hair transplant.
What are the longest time frame I may have to wait for my hair to grow back? This is freaking me out, what can I do to make it grow back? If anyone has been through this would you do me a favor and post your story.Worried and concerned Marky.

 

[Modenese]

Hi Marky I had shockloss after my first procedure.
The sad fact is it may not come back, it depends.

If the hair you are talking about was already minaturized and on it's last legs, it may not come back. If the hair was good, such as you would get in the donor area, it almost certainly will.
I had this pretty bad and it came back. My thread is on this forum so you can read me worrying about it.
What kind of procedure did you have, and what clinic?, and if you can post some pictures. Feeling regretful is normal. I love my results, but I had 3 months regret at the time. Right now you have nothing good, that wi,l come later.

All you can do now is tough it out.
Modenese
My thread

 

[Modenese]

Bigmac, I seem to be having a lot of formatting issues lately, is it just me?

 

[Bigmac]

Have you got any pictures pre and post op to illustrate how much shock loss has occurred.The hair should grow back, have you been in touch with your clinic, if so what did they say.Try and hang in there as it should not be permanent.
Modenese I sent you a pm.
Bm.

 

[Markyman]

Appreciate the replies guys, looking like I may just have to sit it out.

 

[Tilleylamp]

Maybe the hair was programmed to be lost due to DHT levels.. Were you aware of any miniturization in the area? If you're not taking Finestaride this may be the root cause.

 

[bullitnut]

This could well be the answer i agree, are you taking meds Marky?

Modenese is correct regarding the shockloss, usually it does come back but unfortunately sometimes it doesn't........just a waiting game i'm afraid, i would take some MSM if it were me to hopefully speed up growth.

Please let us know how you get on dude.

 

[janna]

Modenese wrote:

Hi Marky I had shockloss after my first procedure.
The sad fact is it may not come back, it depends.

If the hair you are talking about was already minaturized and on it's last legs, it may not come back. All you can do now is tough it out.

This is corect. The weak hairs will not return but the strong hairs will come back 2-3 months after it's fallen out. Good luck!

 

[Markyman]

Thanks guys, I was not aware or informed I had miniaturized hair.

 

[DHI]

Dear Markyman,

The hair loss phenomenon is about losing the existing hairs of the recipient area and it may be the result of two problematic conditions:

1) Antagonism between the newly implanted follicles and the existing ones in the name of survival. This condition may occur in case of excess new implantation density and the newly implanted follicles are the ones that survive leading to hair shedding from the existing follicles. Practically the existing hairs experience a metabolic shock that leads to the telogen phase and it is caused by the demanding survival process of the newly implanted follicles.

2) Crossing thus traumatizing the existing follicles by implanting the new follicles. This may occur in case of excess new implantation density or false angle of placement and the traumatized follicles shed their hairs that may not re-grow again.

If the hair shock loss phenomenon takes place then the re-growth of the shed hairs may not happen again since the follicles may endure un-restorable tissue damage. These are the reasons why in implantations for increasing density, the doctor is obliged to follow the existing angle and direction and has to be careful concerning the implantation density. This is also the reason why it is crucial for the patient to use minoxidil post procedurally for a period of at least 6 months in order to strengthen the existing follicles and help them survive through this condition.

It has been observed that the shock loss phenomenon is more prone to occur in case the existing hairs are original than in case they come from previous transplantation.

 

[sudir8702]

Hi,

Marky i am on the same boat.

I had my HT done 10 weeks ago and going through the shock loss.

I went for 800 grafts to give my hair line a natural shape and now they have become worst than before.

Not only my native hair but hair all over my head are falling out.I don't know when it will settle down, but this is the worst phase of my life.Every morning when i get up , i see 15-20 hairs on my pillow. When i take head wash 100-150 i can easliy count. When i comb 30-40 sticks to my comb. This has been going through since the day i went for HT.

I am bald now , and if it does not return , i will be broken.

its 3rd month now and there is no hope. I went to gain hair and lost 10 times more than that.

Hair that has left are thinner.I am scared even to touch them.

I did not shave my head during surgery , felt a lot of pain during procedure.

If this is going to continue for a month or more , i will be destroyed.

Did you shave your head while surgery?

I hope it will return as told by my doctor but it will take 8-10 months.

Let me know and others when things settle down for u.
Best of luck.

I am on propecia from past two years.

How many grafts you went for ?

 

[sudir8702]

Few of questions to great people here , who believe it wont come back.

shcock loss is permanent only if follice are transected , if thats the case then why my hair other than from native are falling. Doctor did not even touch them.

When can i expect it to stop, its alrady 10 week

At what level can the shockloss go with only 800 grafts.

When the growth will start, I Wil be happy if 50% of what i ahve lost in these 2 month grows back.

If shock loss is permanent, then what is the advantage of having HT done, you are going to loose more than what you have.
I believe more than 90% get effected by it.

 

[jkoss]

Markyman-Did your native shock loss hair ever grow back? I am in the same boat 12 weeks after surgery and lost all of my native scalp hair around 2 weeks after surgery...it all fell out at once while taking a shower. Doctor is saying it will come back and not to worry. I was on finasteride 12 months prior to surgery. Have been on oral minoxidil since surgery. I am not a diffuse thinner. Doctor says he has seen this occur 20 or so times within a 25 year career and indicated that all patients regrew native hair within six to twelve months.

 

[Bigmac]

Hi Jkoss. Marky has not logged in for a long time.
Maybe you could start a thread and add some pictures showing your shock loss.

 

[Bigmac]

@jkoss Could you provide a bit more information such as are you sensitive to pain? How many grafts you had? How long was the surgery?

 

[Kevboy]

Markyman-Did your native shock loss hair ever grow back? I am in the same boat 12 weeks after surgery and lost all of my native scalp hair around 2 weeks after surgery...it all fell out at once while taking a shower. Doctor is saying it will come back and not to worry. I was on finasteride 12 months prior to surgery. Have been on oral minoxidil since surgery. I am not a diffuse thinner. Doctor says he has seen this occur 20 or so times within a 25 year career and indicated that all patients regrew native hair within six to twelve months.

Bm could probably give you some good advice if you provide more details. I must admit I have not heard of anyone losing all their native hair like this.

 

[MCAN Clinic]

Hi @jkoss

We are sensitive to your concerns and would like to help you find solutions. Here are a couple of questions that could help us to determine the outcomes of your hair loss shock:

1) What product were you using for hair wash? Were you applying the shampoo gently, not rubbing but tapping it while applying it on your scalp? How often did you wash your hair during the first 2 weeks after HT?

2) What kind of HT did you opt for? DHI, FUE, Sapphire? How many grafts were implanted on your donor area?

While experiencing hair loss is totally natural after a HT, an excessive shock can be due to bad practices, such as failing to provide the right angle and density to transplanted hairs in relation to previously existing follicles on the recipient area.

Posting your pictures like BM suggested would also be very helpful (before and after the HT).

We are waiting for your reply.

Kindest regards,
MCAN Health

 

[Johnny Unitas]

Hi @jkoss

We are sensitive to your concerns and would like to help you find solutions. Here are a couple of questions that could help us to determine the outcomes of your hair loss shock:

1) What product were you using for hair wash? Were you applying the shampoo gently, not rubbing but tapping it while applying it on your scalp? How often did you wash your hair during the first 2 weeks after HT?

2) What kind of HT did you opt for? DHI, FUE, Sapphire? How many grafts were implanted on your donor area?

While experiencing hair loss is totally natural after a HT, an excessive shock can be due to bad practices, such as failing to provide the right angle and density to transplanted hairs in relation to previously existing follicles on the recipient area.

Posting your pictures like BM suggested would also be very helpful (before and after the HT).

We are waiting for your reply.

Kindest regards,
MCAN Health

What can give somebody a less likely chance of shock loss to native area?