Could my recent plastic surgery have caused hair loss?

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I am a relatively healthy 35 year old female. My hairdresser informed me that I just developed a dime-sized bald spot on my scalp and my hair is shedding at a much greater rate than normal. I had a baby 13 months ago and underwent a tummy tuck and breast lift 20 days ago. Could either of these recent events be the cause for my hair loss?

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Pregnancy is the more likely culprit, but either could be the cause. Half of women experience hair loss during, or more commonly after pregnancy. Hair loss can occur after stress, of which surgery is one. There are other possible causes, so a visit to your physician seems appropriate. All the best.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

In rare cases, surgery can be associated with hair loss. If the area of hair loss is in the back of your head where there would be contact if you were lying down, it is possible that pressure on the scalp during surgery may have contributed to it. However, if that is the case, it is temporary and will resolve once the hair cycle restarts. If this continues, you may consider seeing a dermatologist.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Most likely your hair loss is the result of your pregnancy.  Stress can also contribute to hair loss,and thinning.  Discuss this with your OBGYN and Plastic Surgeon to determine if treatment is needed.

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