Had FUE procedure done 23 days ago. Will the shock loss hair on my recipient area grow? Is this likely to be permanent? (photo)

August 15, 2017
Asked By:ljdell in UK

I have noticed that the hairs on two patches on the side of my head are growing slowly in comparison to the rest of my hair. Some hair even looks like it has fallen out completely. The area nearer my temple did not have any hair harvested from it.

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Answers (7)

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August 26, 2017

Answer: Shock hair loss after a hair transplant is always a risk. Unfortunately shock hair loss of genetically susceptible hairs do no

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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August 26, 2017

Answer: Shock hair loss after a hair transplant is always a risk. Unfortunately shock hair loss of genetically susceptible hairs do no

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
August 16, 2017

Answer: Shock Loss

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2017

Answer: Shock Loss

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2017

Answer: Donor Area Shock Loss Following FUE

John Peter Cole, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
August 16, 2017

Answer: Donor Area Shock Loss Following FUE

John Peter Cole, MDHair Restoration Surgeon

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August 16, 2017

Answer: Shock loss

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2017

Answer: Shock loss

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 15, 2017

Answer: Shock loss after FUE hair transplant

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 15, 2017

Answer: Shock loss after FUE hair transplant

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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