Hairs shedding 5 months after hair transplant. Any suggestions?

November 13, 2015
Asked By:chunu in Florida, NY

I got my 4000 graft hair transplant done in June 2015. Lost around 50-60% of transplanted hairs after 2 months and then shedding stopped. Now I am almost at 5 months mark...for last 2-3 weeks I have noticed some hair shedding again. Is that normal to shed some hair around 5 month post surgery. Just worried if I am going to loose these new hairs. I am not using any medication. I have hairmax laser which I use 2-3 times a week. Is that ok or should I stop that. Just order Biotin. Any suggestion?

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January 15, 2020

Answer: Delayed Shock Loss

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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 25, 2015

Answer: Progressive hair loss 5 months after surgery

John Peter Cole, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
November 25, 2015

Answer: Progressive hair loss 5 months after surgery

John Peter Cole, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
November 23, 2015

Answer: It may be delayed shock loss

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 23, 2015

Answer: It may be delayed shock loss

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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November 17, 2015

Answer: If your hair is shedding after surgery and you are concerned, you should see your doctor for a follow up exam.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 17, 2015

Answer: If your hair is shedding after surgery and you are concerned, you should see your doctor for a follow up exam.

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November 18, 2015

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