New user; 7-weeks post-procedure

[jetfan11]

shock loss

Well I'm glad it worked out OK for you. Unfortunately I've lost a ton of hair and its very noticeable to say the least. I can only hope that some of it comes back. I think its unethical of Niedbalski to not warn people of shock loss when they are working in areas with lots of hair. Also my ignorance for not looking into it on my own. I have heard terminal hair comes back and most of my loss were grafts so we shall see.

You have EXTREMELY thick hair that certainly did not look weak or thin I woulda thought yours would have grown back.

So of shockloss that actually recovered for you at what month did it start to improve. Like I said I'm at about 3 and not much recovery going on.

[win200]

Win,

Thanks for your response. When did you notice shock loss startng to recover? Also could you tell the difference between shock loss recovering and new grafts growing in?

It's really tough to say on both counts. The hardest thing about the process is that it's so gradual that you can't tell it's happening until you notice, one day, that there's been some recovery. It also helped that I chopped my hair short, which caused it to fall forward in the direction that the follicles grow, which kept the hair from being pulled back and exposing any thinness to view. I think it's worth mentioning that I have *not* recovered to full, pre-op density, nor do I expect to. I was probably destined for some thinning in my forelock, and the procedure just shocked out hair that was going to go soon anyway. So while it's annoying, I don't really mind and it's not very noticeable. I do wish I'd been on Propecia *beforehand* rather than only after, because it's fairly well established that being on Propecia can help prevent shock loss. That's my only real beef with Dr. Niedbalski, who I like and trust--that he didn't encourage me to stabilize my hair loss with medications before going under the knife. Having active loss without medication adds a huge element of uncertainty to a procedure and increases the chance of a bad outcome, in my opinion.

[jetfan11]

Niedbalski shock loss

Win,

Thanks for your response. When did you notice shock loss startng to recover? Also could you tell the difference between shock loss recovering and new grafts growing in?

[gillenator]

It's very probable that when some patients state that PRP/Acell treatments caused them some additional hairloss, they are experiencing some temporary shedding. I have not heard of this myself but it's my guess that was the culprit, some of the follicles retreating into telogen. But they do rest and re-enter the growth phase once again.

[win200]

Also, Jet, if you'd like to chat more, please email me at winfield.martin@gmail.com.

[win200]

Win,

I also had HT with Niedbalski and prp acell. I have had a horrific amount of shock loss. I am 3 months 2 weeks out from surgery and very little recovery. I mean beyond devastating. Did your shock loss ever grow back? Also I have heard prp and acell treatments can cause hairloss. Please advise.

Hi Jet,

Some of my shock loss grew back, some didn't. Keep in mind that my age (under thirty), active hair loss, and the fact that I was not on meds put me in the highest risk category for shock loss. I doubt my shock loss will fully recover, but if those hairs were on their way out anyway, that's to be expected.

I've never heard that PRP and ACell cause hair loss; where'd you come across that? Some folks, like Niedbalski, Jerry Cooley, and others, believe that it can invigorate weakened follicles. But I've never heard a claim that it INCREASES hair loss; I'd be curious about that.

Why don't you post some clear before and after pics, as well as background about yourself? I'd love to see another example of Niedbalski's work. Also, are you in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area?

[win200]

Very symmetrical face - are you a model?

Haha, thanks! Nope, I'm a corporate lawyer (nearly as sexy a career, obviously). I just got lucky in the genes department.

[yeahyeahyeah]

I'll post some close-ups of the hairline later, but this'll let you see how it looks when combined with my face.

The only problem now is that I'm tempted to get another procedure to drop down the temples a little bit... although I probably should just leave well enough alone.

Very symmetrical face - are you a model?

[jetfan11]

Shock Loss with Niedbalski

Win,

I also had HT with Niedbalski and prp acell. I have had a horrific amount of shock loss. I am 3 months 2 weeks out from surgery and very little recovery. I mean beyond devastating. Did your shock loss ever grow back? Also I have heard prp and acell treatments can cause hairloss. Please advise.

[drybone]

Wow. I just came across this thread and read the whole thing.

Fantastic !!!

Thanks for sharing this.

[JJacobs152]

Thanks! I'm really pleased; it's just so disarming when you're going through the "ugly duckling" phase... I was genuinely convinced that there was no way the results could turn around to the extent they have. Just remarkable.

I'm in 1mg Propecia, minoxidil at night, and Regenepure 2x per week; so the Big 3. Not much to do beyond that...

All in all, I'm incredibly happy with my result, especially given that I went to a non-IAHRS doctor. Just shows that there are great surgeons who aren't members; in my case, my doc has been doing HTs for twenty years and has thousands and thousands of procedures under his belt, so he's well-versed in his field.

Your hair is amazing! Did your take the bar yet? I pushed my boards back. It's a pain, because I keep pushing my HT back. However, I've been on the big 3 as well, but also using rogaine in the morning and night. I'm pretty pleased with the results so far, but having the temples filled in for a mature hairline would be awesome.

Just curious, but why are you trying to do a FUE procedure now? If you don't mind, can you take close macro- shots of your hairline?

[win200]

holy shi*t this is an amazing outcome. even with your 2nd/3rd picture post about the hairline disintegrating, i was thinking, "it's not that bad". however, these pictures are really good...

i can't wait to finish my boards, hopefully do well, and get a procedure done. are you on any meds?

Thanks! I'm really pleased; it's just so disarming when you're going through the "ugly duckling" phase... I was genuinely convinced that there was no way the results could turn around to the extent they have. Just remarkable.

I'm in 1mg Propecia, minoxidil at night, and Regenepure 2x per week; so the Big 3. Not much to do beyond that...

All in all, I'm incredibly happy with my result, especially given that I went to a non-IAHRS doctor. Just shows that there are great surgeons who aren't members; in my case, my doc has been doing HTs for twenty years and has thousands and thousands of procedures under his belt, so he's well-versed in his field.

[JJacobs152]

I'll post some close-ups of the hairline later, but this'll let you see how it looks when combined with my face.

The only problem now is that I'm tempted to get another procedure to drop down the temples a little bit... although I probably should just leave well enough alone.

holy shi*t this is an amazing outcome. even with your 2nd/3rd picture post about the hairline disintegrating, i was thinking, "it's not that bad". however, these pictures are really good...

i can't wait to finish my boards, hopefully do well, and get a procedure done. are you on any meds?

[gillenator]

You look awesome win!

Hard to improve a result like that. Congrats again.

[win200]

I lied, here are pics...

I'll post some close-ups of the hairline later, but this'll let you see how it looks when combined with my face.

The only problem now is that I'm tempted to get another procedure to drop down the temples a little bit... although I probably should just leave well enough alone.