Regular Member tj2014 Posted September 13, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted September 13, 2017 Is it possible for transplanted hair to fall out so long after the op I always thought grafts were permanent but my hair is looking a lot thinner in the transplanted area. It may be that I recently cut it a lot shorter which was OK but as its growing back it has started to seem thinner or I have been stressed out recently and not eating well which could be a factor or it may just be a natural shedding fase anyone have any experience or insights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted September 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2017 Was your transplanted hair transplanted into places where existing hair might still fall out? Have you been taking preventative treatments to try and prevent further loss or slow it down (rogaine, finasteride)? It's also possible you're experiencing a seasonal shed, which many transplant patients do, in which the hair in the transplanted region looks a little thinner for a season while shedding. It's also possible for a careless doctor to graft donor hair from outside of the safe zone into your hair and it will be susceptible to miniaturization, more common mistake in FUE than FUT. And of course in some instances regrettably some people don't have a DHT proof donor area, and it thins with age. All possibilities to consider, if you're concerned I'd reach out to your doctor or a new one for a consult. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tj2014 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm pretty sure the thinning is only in the transplanted areas along and just behind the hairline and I've been on fin for a while with no problems it hss happened very quickly within a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted September 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2017 Is it possible for transplanted hair to fall out so long after the op I always thought grafts were permanent but my hair is looking a lot thinner in the transplanted area. I would doubt the hair that is falling out is transplanted hair if the surgeon took the grafts from the correct area.The hair falling out is most likely native hair that was populated around the hair that was transplanted. In a thinning area a lot of the native hair will continue to fall out even after it is surrounded by transplanted grafts that won't fall out. It is good you are on Propecia and tolerate it well. Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tj2014 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 14, 2017 it is definitely only the transplanted areas that are shedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted September 15, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 15, 2017 it is definitely only the transplanted areas that are shedding. what has your surgeon said about this? what does your surgeon advise you do next? did the surgeon take grafts from the wrong zone? Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 15, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 15, 2017 My guess is that it is a combination of more native hair loss along with some seasonal shedding...just my premonition. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tj2014 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 16, 2017 yes im hoping just seasonal shedding which has happened before it is just the transplanted areas that are shedding there is no native hair in the front so ite either shedding or the transplant hair is falling out which i know is rare . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 22, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 22, 2017 If it's the transplanted hair that is shedding for the most part, it's because that hair has a different growth cycle than your native hair. Transplanted hair goes into dormancy after it is transplanted and a complete new growth cycle begins roughly 3-4 months after the shedding. So the shedding, resting, and growth phases are on different time periods. Bu don't worry because that hair will rest and then begin a new growth phase in 3-4 months from now. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tj2014 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 11, 2017 Here's a photo of the thinning hair the gaps can clearly be seen and it is only transplanted hair in that area its hard to tell but I don't think I'm losing hair anywhere else its just along the hairline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 13, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted October 13, 2017 Have you sent these pics to your surgeon? Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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