Considering multiple hair transplants to minimize damage to native hairs. Is this safer? (photos)

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I'm 24 and suffer from AGA, it started 4 years ago, currently I am Norwood 3. I am a diffuse thinner and planned on doing one major hair transplant filling all the gaps in one session but I am afraid that my native hair will fall off even quicker due to stress caused by the injection of the new hair. Instead I am considering multiple hair transplants, one each year, starting with front and slowly working towards the crown, minimizing damage to native hairs. Is this safer?

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your concerns about the potential stress on your native hair during a hair transplant.

Firstly, it's important to note that the stress-induced shedding, known as shock loss, is a common occurrence after hair transplantation. This typically occurs due to the trauma of the procedure and can affect both transplanted and existing native hairs. However, it's essential to understand that shock loss is temporary, and the affected hairs usually begin to regrow within 3-4 months.

Now, regarding the timing of programmed hair loss, it's crucial to recognize that hair follicles have a natural growth cycle consisting of growth, regression, and rest phases. If a certain number of hairs are already in the regression phase and it's their natural time to fall out, the timing of your surgeries, whether in one major session or multiple smaller sessions, may not significantly impact this programmed loss.

In other words, if your native hairs are already predisposed to fall out due to the natural cycle, the stress from transplantation is unlikely to accelerate this process beyond what would occur naturally. The key is to work closely with your surgeon to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your hair loss pattern and to develop a surgical plan that aligns with your goals.

Whether you opt for a single major session or a staged approach with multiple surgeries, a skilled surgeon will take steps to minimize trauma and maximize the survival of transplanted grafts. During your consultation, you should discuss your specific case in detail, consider factors such as donor hair availability, and tailor a plan that not only addresses your concerns but also optimizes the overall outcome.

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