5 months post op hair transplant, shock loss or over harvesting? (photos)

Anti dandruff shampoo will help with flaking.  Losing the initially grafted follicles is part of the normal hair cycle and should not cause you concern. You should expect new hair growth 4-6 months. 

Thanks for the question. Based on your photos, the 1500-2000 grafts might be good option for you, but it would be wrong to say something for sure. You should see a board certified surgeon. You can then plan the process together and discuss the results. I wish you all the best. 

The elasticity of the donor area does improve after a strip surgery. The length of time is variable and can be in 3 months or can take 12. Although the elasticity does improve with time, the scalp frequently gets tighter with successive procedures, although scalp stretching exercises do...

Post organ transplant isn't a contraindication for hair transplant. You're recommend to see board-certified surgeons for further evaluation to see if you're a candidate for hair transplant. 

Looking at your picture the wound appears to be healing quite well.  It is not infected.  When the incision is closed with stitches, some fluid can ooze out of the wound.  This will then dry out and form a "crust."  It is a normal part of the healing process.  The...

Your story is actually more common than it might seem. Hair transplant grafts can produce non-growth if they were not selected or handled properly during the time of surgery. Here is an example of a real-life patient from the Dr. U Hair Clinic in Los Angeles where this was also the case. If you...