Regular Member dustinp Posted July 18, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted July 18, 2009 Just wanted to know what any of you may think about this. . . check out the picture. . . my HT was only 30 days ago, but is this normal? Should I expect it to grow back??? Sorry for the crapy picture, I don't have anyone here to take it for me right now. . . Thanks everyone! Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dustinp Posted July 18, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 18, 2009 Just wanted to know what any of you may think about this. . . check out the picture. . . my HT was only 30 days ago, but is this normal? Should I expect it to grow back??? Sorry for the crapy picture, I don't have anyone here to take it for me right now. . . Thanks everyone! Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted July 18, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2009 Did you do FUE or did you have strip? I cannot tell from your pics. Thnx, Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dustinp Posted July 18, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 18, 2009 strip. . .it says it in the post's title. . . just down at the bottom it's hard to notice. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairIsThere Posted July 18, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2009 That does like some pretty extensive shock loss but it should all come back....very interesting though. - 1 HT ~ 3000 grafts - Regimen: Propecia 1X daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dustinp Posted July 18, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 18, 2009 I hope so. . .that will be another proceedure in and of itself just to put FUE's in that area. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member .. Posted July 18, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thats a big shocked area for a relativly small strip (1800). It should come back in with in a few months or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dustinp Posted July 19, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 19, 2009 good. . .thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Forrest Gump Posted July 19, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 19, 2009 I had some shock loss to my donor hair, but I think most of it has come back in less than a year. Your's is more severe shock loss, but hopefully it'll come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 dustinp, I agree that the shock loss is pretty extensive. In Usually, donor shock loss is temporary and will return in several months. However, be sure to share your concerns and photos with Dr. Keene personally and get her professional feedback. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Severn Posted July 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 20, 2009 I assume the hair is spread apart to show the full extent of the shock loss. Are you able to hide it somewhat until the shocked hair returns? My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted July 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 20, 2009 Ive seen worse and it all came back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted July 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 20, 2009 Damn. The good thing is that it does look like "classic shockloss", and Dr. Keene is obviously competent; so, I agree that I'd expect it to all grow back in due time, though it certainly sucks that you were unlucky to have such s-loss. ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Severn Posted July 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 20, 2009 Originally posted by thanatopsis_awry:Damn. The good thing is that it does look like "classic shockloss", and Dr. Keene is obviously competent; so, I agree that I'd expect it to all grow back in due time, though it certainly sucks that you were unlucky to have such s-loss. classic shockloss? Please define this. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted July 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 20, 2009 There are different reason for shockloss like that pic thats circulating everywhere from that foreign site, or classic shockloss from the trauma of the surgery. The latter usually grows back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted July 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 20, 2009 Ya, what PGP said. I basically just meant that it looks totally consistent with common/"classic" shockloss associated with the surgery that would be temporary. ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SharpTooth Posted July 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hey Justin, I'm guessing it's a genetic thing in part? (Guys, correct me if i'm way off). I had 2000 graft strip with Dr. Keene 6 months ago and don't think I had any shock loss issues. But I've no doubt it'll grow back in soon enough. Hang in there! My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hey Dustin.. are you finasteride? I've heard that the meds can stave off shock loss. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnS Posted July 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2009 That seems pretty extensive to me, I hope this is just temporary. Please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member miked Posted July 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2009 Wow.. It does look extensive. We are positive here that the tech didn't get ambitious with the clippers prior to the strip removal right? luckily seems that people who experience shock loss generally have it back (though it may take many months). I would still see the Doc about that and make sure she is satisfied that she did not clip some crucial blood network during the excision. Best of luck and please keep us posted on progress. My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Predator Posted July 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hi Check out my Blog an you'll see I had some extensive shockloss under the strip on the right side. What surpises me with your pattern is it seems to be above the strip, unless it is shaved- your photo is very poor quality..You may get better Feedaback if you take some better shots You need to talk to your Doc about this and keep us updated Good Luck My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Rahal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PD Posted July 25, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 25, 2009 the picture is not very clear... if your hair is too short, then some scalp will be seen... shock loss seem to vary from person to person & doc to doc... Good Luck anyways. Disclaimer: I am not a qualified medical professional nor do i work for any doctor, hence these are my personal and honest views. Hopefully I will benefit someone as I had benefitted from this awesome forum. My HT blog - 2600 - Dr. Feller: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/PD/blog/68/ photo album: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/PD/albums/135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sir Fivehead Posted July 25, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted July 25, 2009 I've had permanent shock loss in the donor area. It's had me so bummed out, I stopped updating my blog months ago. It's better than it was, but it appears to be permanent at 11 months out. I actually just finished emailing Dr. Keene to see what to do about it. S5H My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Keene ________________________ 3700+ Grafts with Dr. Keene 8/26/08 & 8/27/08 9600+ Total Hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dustinp Posted July 26, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 26, 2009 I can comb it down to hide it but I really don't care what it looks like right now. . . as long as it comes back. . .I will post a few pics, one with a line drawn where the actual incision was. . . Also, I wear my hair a bit long in the back at the bottom so it is deceiving, but I feel that my donor hair was taken somewhat higher than most I have seen. Any comments??? thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dustinp Posted July 26, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 26, 2009 another. . . as you can see. . . I actualy lost most of the hair BELOW the suture line. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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