Does placing donor hair close to or around other hairs (that will potentially fall out) increase the risk that both the native hair and donor hair will both be susceptible to permanent shock loss such as in the yellow triangle of the picture? I was wondering if thickening that area was possible. Lastly,I have developed terrible dandruff in the last 12 months after 8 years of using minoxidil. Is minoxidil with glycerin just as effective? I have read it does not allow for as much penetration.
May 18, 2017
Answer: Shock Loss Following Hair Restoration Surgery It is possible that hairs that are "predisposed" to go through androgenetic alopecia may be accelerated into losing those hair from the trauma of placing grafts very close to those hairs. The transplanted hairs will ultimately return or stay, but the hairs native to that area are susceptible to the signals of androgenetic alopecia and may not return. Best option is to speak with a doctor who does hair restoration surgery about whether you are a good candidate for hair restoration surgery. Good luck.
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May 18, 2017
Answer: Shock Loss Following Hair Restoration Surgery It is possible that hairs that are "predisposed" to go through androgenetic alopecia may be accelerated into losing those hair from the trauma of placing grafts very close to those hairs. The transplanted hairs will ultimately return or stay, but the hairs native to that area are susceptible to the signals of androgenetic alopecia and may not return. Best option is to speak with a doctor who does hair restoration surgery about whether you are a good candidate for hair restoration surgery. Good luck.
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December 3, 2015
Answer: Transplanting between existing hairs Transplanting between existing hairs and at moderate hair densities is one of the most challenging aspects of hair restoration. Small blades, properly cut grafts, and good surgical technique gives the best chance of success. This takes skill. The answer to your question is - yes. Hair restoration in the triangle increases the chance of shock loss to existing hair. Shock loss to the grafts themselves is not the right term - it's more that the grafts don't grow as well (the yield is slightly less) if the area is too tight. Is your density too high right now for a hair transplant ? Possibly. although the wet look makes it challenging to assess fully. Does your current density increase your risk for shock loss and accelerating balding? Absolutely. You might reduce this risk with use of finasteride and minoxidil. Before considering any such surgical measure, it's important to get the scalp dermatitis / dandruff figured out. That irritation too can accelerate shock loss.
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December 3, 2015
Answer: Transplanting between existing hairs Transplanting between existing hairs and at moderate hair densities is one of the most challenging aspects of hair restoration. Small blades, properly cut grafts, and good surgical technique gives the best chance of success. This takes skill. The answer to your question is - yes. Hair restoration in the triangle increases the chance of shock loss to existing hair. Shock loss to the grafts themselves is not the right term - it's more that the grafts don't grow as well (the yield is slightly less) if the area is too tight. Is your density too high right now for a hair transplant ? Possibly. although the wet look makes it challenging to assess fully. Does your current density increase your risk for shock loss and accelerating balding? Absolutely. You might reduce this risk with use of finasteride and minoxidil. Before considering any such surgical measure, it's important to get the scalp dermatitis / dandruff figured out. That irritation too can accelerate shock loss.
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