Hair transplant: predict risk of shock loss ?

February 4, 2018
Asked By:rocknroutlaw in London, GB

I am 45 with NW3v male pattern baldness, mainly in the hairline and diffusely thinned across the top. As I have been microneedling with 1.5-2mm depth with no shedding, could it be a predictor that my scalp is more 'used to it' and less likely to experience shock loss? I am terrified of the idea of having a strip cut out of the donor area then stitching it back together. Is there anything that I need to prepare myself for other than the severe pain afterwards?

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February 11, 2018

Answer: There is no way to "predict" shock hair loss. It would be in your interest to see a doctor for a detailed conversation regardin

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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February 11, 2018

Answer: There is no way to "predict" shock hair loss. It would be in your interest to see a doctor for a detailed conversation regardin

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
March 7, 2019

Answer: Preventing shock loss

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2019

Answer: Preventing shock loss

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 22, 2018

Answer: Hair transplant evaluation

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February 22, 2018

Answer: Hair transplant evaluation

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February 6, 2018

Answer: 45 year old male worries about shock loss

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