Is it too early to experience shock loss? 3 weeks post-op.

August 14, 2018
Asked By:zxcv5678 in New York, New York

To be specific, this question refers to my exsisting hair, not my grafts. 30 yr old male. NW 2.5. On propecia 5 yrs, no further loss or thinning the entire time. Just underwent a small 850 FUE. Majority of grafts placed in area with no hair Since the HT my hairline started thinning quickly over the last week. Not to be dramatic but I’m definitely loosing native hair. Odd thing is they’re thick hairs, not thin. All have white caps In your experience does this reverse? Going to the doc soon.

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March 20, 2019

Answer: Shock Loss

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Answer: Is it too early to experience shock loss? 3 weeks post-op.

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