Realistically, how likely am I to experience shock loss when having a 2500 graft FUE on an unshaven recipient area? (Photo)

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I am soon going to undergo my second 2000-2500 graft FUE procedure. I intend to only shave the donor area and leave the hair in the recipient area unshaved. How likely am I to experience shock loss in the recipient zone? And, does the Choi Implanter Technique lower the risk of shock loss compared to the slit and place technique?...

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Shock hair loss after a hair transplant is always a risk so you need to see a doctor for an exam to understand it better for your particular case.  Photos cannot predict shock hair loss. Choi implanters do not prevent or alleviate shock loss risk.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Hey there,
Shock loss is likely to occur if you undergo hair transplant. It has nothing to do with shaven or an unshaven head to prevent shock loss your plastic surgeon will administer PRP injections soon after the hair transplant procedure is over. Shock loss can also be prevented by taking hair growth supplements prior to surgery and after it.

Hope this helps.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The risk of shock loss is age related in men. Men in their 20sw are more likely than maen in their 30 and likewise in their 40s. Finasteride is the only protection against shock loss

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