I just had hairline lowering surgery. My hair is falling out, leaving bald patches. Some hair is also very "wirey?" Shock loss?

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Is this shock loss? I also noticed after surgery that some of my hairs were very wirey and curly, unlike my natural hair. These hairs seem to be falling out the most. What exactly is going on? How long will it take for my hair to grow back? Thanks!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

One of the risks associated with forehead reduction surgery is hair loss.  It is usually temporary and will likely grow back over the course of a year.  You should see your doctor for a recheck.  It can take over a year for hairs to grow back.

John E. Frank, MD · Answer

How long ago was the procedure? Most likely this is temporary; both the loss and the wirey hair.  And it may take many months to return to normal.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair loss following a hairline lowering procedure, like any facial pastic surgery is a known risk. Many times it does not come back. If you lost hair at the advancement edge, the scar will have to be covered with a hair transplant. Usually women lose hair in the corners of their hairline and this is almost always permanent so a hair transplant will also address this as well. Hairloss elsewhere my reflect a dermatologic problem whtich should be diagnosed,

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