What will happen to my pre-existing hairs after a hair transplant? (Photo)

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I finally had a hair transplant about 10 days ago. It was about 4800 graft (that´s what the doctor said at least!). Does it look like one? 4800 grafts? Hopefully the grafts are securely anchored in and hairs are getting ready to shed. I had considerable amount of hair at the area of transplantation. I wonder what will happen to those pre-existing hair after hair transplantation. They were very thin and tender and I do not see any of them after the procedure. will they come back?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

The pre-exiting hair may fall out eventually or may fall out with shock hair loss.  These are possibilities.  If you are concerned it is best to discuss with your doctor who has examined you before and after surgery.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You are correct that loss of original "existing" hair can occur post opThere is no way of really telling how much was lost for 1 year.Finasteride, minoxidil. use of small recipient sites, smaller sessions may reduce damage overall to existinf hairRegarding your second question, it's not possible to tell how many grafts. Please ask your surgeon.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

They do come back. But not always, it really depends on how thin and how many you had and how bald you would have been.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hopefully, nothing will happen if you were on finasteride. Shock loss occurs in young men who have hair transplants are are not treated with this medication (see video)

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