Hi, I had the HT done 2,5 months ago and I still have the redness on the grafted area on my head . I am very confused .There are some information on line, that the redness may gone 14 days after the procedure. My doctor prescribed Ciprofloxacin and Claritin. After two weeks I do not see any difference. If this is normal to have the redness for such a long time. If there is any way to speed up the recovery process? or the redness will effect the new grafts ? Please let me know.Thank you. Matt
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Shock loss is due to the loss of normal hair whether it is from donor site or recipient area. It can occur with both FUE and strip procedures. Usually if it occurs it will take place in the recipient area.
Shock loss from hair transplant can occur due to the following:
Anesthesia- ex...
Most people start to grow hair after 5 months after surgery so losing hair at the 5th month would not be typical. If you are anxious or "paranoid" about your condition, please follow up with your doctor for a recheck and possible reassurance.
Dear merzad123,
Thank you for your clinical post and a frequently asked
question. Hair transplantations involve
transplantation of the hair bulb and shaft.
There are certain markers on the surface of each human cell that make
them unique. Transplant cells from
another human would be...
