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Hair transplant after 2 months. Is my donor area healing normally? Did I experience shock loss? (Photo)

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brewbaccaFeb 7, 2016

I had a Hairtransplantation about 2 months ago and im worrying about my donor area. I believe i had some shockloss and now my hair looks depleted. Is it gonna be permanent or will there grow more hair in the next few months

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Edward Ball, MRCS
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Answered on Feb 9, 2016
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Dr. Alan S. Feller, DO
Dr. Alan S. Feller, DO
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Feb 8, 2016
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Dr. Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD
Dr. Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Feb 8, 2016
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Feb 18, 2016
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