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Transplanted hair falling out 10 months post op. Is it normal?

NW6 here. I am 10 months post op now and shedding transplated hairs I understand it is normal to shed 50-100 hairs a day but for a NW 6 like me, i dont expect that much normal hair shedding plus the hairs that are falling are not miniaturized which tells me that these are transplanted hairs and not DHT affected hairs. i never had any shockloss after the transplant, could this be a delayed shockloss or telogen phase at 10 months post op? or i am looking at a potential hair transplant failure

Doctor Answers 4

February 20th, 2017

Shock Loss?

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Talk to your doctor. It could be shock loss, but 10 months post op is fairly late for it to start occurring. Still, it could be possible. Without an in person examination it's essentially impossible to tell you what is wrong.

Sean Behnam, MD


Santa Monica Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 91 reviews

October 18th, 2016

Shock loss or ?

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It is best to return to your hair transplant doctor for evaluation.  Shock loss usually occurs earlier in the post op cycle.  If you are not already, you should be on minoxidil or finasteride.

 

Learn more: http://parsamohebi.com/hair-transplant/follicular-unit-extraction-fue/what-to-expect-after-fue-transplant

Parsa Mohebi, MD

Parsa Mohebi, MD
Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 34 reviews

October 11th, 2016

There is no way to tell why you are experiencing hair loss on the Internet. It is best to contact your doctor

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There is no way to tell why you are experiencing hair loss on the Internet.  It is best to contact your doctor for a follow up exam.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 106 reviews

October 5th, 2016

Shock losss

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Shock loss can happen anytime in the first year or so. This is best prevented with the drug finasteride, see below

William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 29 reviews

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