Is my hair loss 3 months after FUT hair transplant shock loss? Is it permanent or will the hair grow back? (Photos)

August 4, 2017
Asked By:NYCGirl30493 in New York, NY

1,100 grafts placed between both temples and front of hairline. 2 months postop I started to get some large, puss-filled pimples on scalp, a few of them had little hairs come out when I popped them. A week later I noticed baby hairs starting to grow in from the transplants. Starting two weeks ago, my hair has been falling out like crazy, I checked transplanted areas and now the hair surrounding the transplants is WAY thinner and looks like Im balding. Its worse than it ever was! whats going on?

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August 18, 2017

Answer: If there are issues with "pus" and hair falling out you need to contact your doctor as soon as possible.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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August 18, 2017

Answer: If there are issues with "pus" and hair falling out you need to contact your doctor as soon as possible.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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February 7, 2018

Answer: Shock Loss

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 7, 2018

Answer: Shock Loss

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 12, 2020

Answer: ​It is not uncommon to experience some thinning after the hair transplant at the 3 month mark.

September 12, 2020

Answer: ​It is not uncommon to experience some thinning after the hair transplant at the 3 month mark.

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August 7, 2017

Answer: 3 months after FUT, shock loss

August 7, 2017

Answer: 3 months after FUT, shock loss

August 5, 2017

Answer: Problems after hair transplant

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August 5, 2017

Answer: Problems after hair transplant

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