Does shock loss in the donor area after FUE hair transplant grow back? (Photo)

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I had a 1,000 graft fue hair transplant about 3.5 months ago. Now that my donor area is growing out, I am noticing quite a bit of shock loss. The picture is not me, however, I have the same loss as seen in the picture on both sides of my head. What are the chances of regrowth? How long does it take to grow?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Hair lost to shock loss may or may not grow back so I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon for an in-person examination.Best wishes,

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Shock hair loss in the donor area may or may not grow back.  Only time would tell.  It may take up to one year to find out.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

One of the common risk factors in FUE hair transplant procedure is donor hair depletion. you can wait and see and then follow up with your doctor.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Shock loss from FUE reflect vascular damage and probably will not grow back. You will not know for 8 months or so. A solution for this is scalp micropigmentation which works well to hide the see through donor area.

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