I just had a second hair transplant; it appears that a significant number of previously grated hairs fell out?

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will the grafted hairs from the first transplant grow back? if so how long will it take?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can sometimes damage exiting hair during a hair transplant (including hairs from prior hair transplant).  It is rare.  If it is an issue you should see your doctor.

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

Yes, this can occur.  Fortunately, it does not happen often, but it can occur.  Just hang in there.  All the older grafts along with the new grafts should eventually make their way back in and you should have better coverage than before your second transplant.  It's never easy when this sort of thing happens to you.

Kapil Dua, MBBS, MS · Answer

The hair fall of previously grafted hairs which you have experienced can occur after Hair Transplantation in the overlapping zone on the first and second Hair Transplant. There is nothing to worry as these as well as the new hairs will be come back in 3 to 4 months.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Do not worry, about 3 weeks after your procedure, it is the norm for follicles, transplanted and non transplanted, to shed and regrow at months 3-6.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

They may grow back. This may be shock loss or telogen effluvium and can be reversible in some casses.

I just had a second hair transplant; it appears that a significant number of previously grated hairs fell out?

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Answer: Shock loss post procedure

Answer: Shock loss post procedure

Answer: Yes

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I just had a second hair transplant; it appears that a significant number of previously grated hairs fell out?

Answers (7)

Answer: Shock loss post procedure

Answer: Shock loss post procedure

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes

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