Do I have a shock loss in my donor area after a FUE? (Photos)

July 15, 2017
Asked By:omis in Calgary, AB

Hi . after 4 weeks of a FUE surgery , I noticed my naturel hair is loosing too specially in my crown . and the donor area is not looking good . is it going to be better later ? please help me with suggestions

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April 29, 2021

Answer: Post op hair care

Jamil Asaria, MDCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2021

Answer: Post op hair care

Jamil Asaria, MDCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2017

Answer: ​You may be seeing shock loss and/or donor depletion. It may take 6 to 12 months to see if the area may recover.​

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 31, 2017

Answer: ​You may be seeing shock loss and/or donor depletion. It may take 6 to 12 months to see if the area may recover.​

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
April 11, 2021

Answer: Shock loss

April 11, 2021

Answer: Shock loss

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Answer: Shock loss in donor hair

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Answer: Shock loss or donor site depletion

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