Shock loss around the scar

[Banana Republic]

Dear friends,

I have what I believe is the worst shock loss in the history of hair transplants. (Okay, maybe I'm being a bit dramatic, but maybe I'm not.) I had the FUT procedure done. On the sides of my head, the shock loss is a good inch vertically and three inches diagonally, following the direction of the scar. For some reason, I have no shock loss in the back. But the sides are just horrendous. It is just bare, ugly skin. Really disgusting.

I've seen pictures of other people's shock loss and I'm honestly jealous, because theirs is nothing compared to mine.

Is it normal for the shock loss area around the donor zone to be completely hairless 9 weeks post-surgery? Is there any chance this could be permanent?

Mind you, I had my procedure done at Hasson & Wong. They're confident that it'll all grow back, but I'm freaking out here and not really feeling very convinced or optimistic.

Help!

Thanks.

[Spex]

Hi there,

Rest assured not uncommon to get shock loss ( even sever shock loss) around scar and in particular below the scar. It is to do with the blood supply. Gert on MSM and even apply a little minoxidil to the area 1x a day and within t4-5 months it will return.

Regards
Spex

[GNX]

another reason to steer clear of FUT!

[Banana Republic]

another reason to steer clear of FUT!

Wow, that's for that gem of wisdom. After reading that, my hair grew back overnight.

[GNX]

Wow, that's for that gem of wisdom. After reading that, my hair grew back overnight.

the truth doesn't usually sit well with ppl but it is wat it is. these are the little things they fail to mention to u wen getting FUT. and H&W is as good as it gets wen it comes to FUT but its another classic example why FUE is the superior procedure.

[GNX]

It is fair to say FUT and FUE each have pros and cons. However, the claim of superiority is a little to early to make. It takes years of studies and side by side comparison to decide that. Although, on a personal basis, it is clear some people would see on superior to the other when looking at individual variants like scarring and shock. Our clinic does FUE only, however we often do find patients that are not good candidates for this and we are proud to refer them to FUT clinics to consider other options.

fair enough Doc. but im not aware of any patient looking for an FUT doctor to repair their FUE surgery. are you?

I agree some with limited donor are forced to go FUT but since you as well as no one else on earth can truly say how one will heal after carving a huge chunk of flesh from the back of someones head its always a gamble that I myself am not willing to take....

[Banana Republic]

the truth doesn't usually sit well with ppl but it is wat it is. these are the little things they fail to mention to u wen getting FUT. and H&W is as good as it gets wen it comes to FUT but its another classic example why FUE is the superior procedure.

You're missing the point: this is all useless to me, the equivalent of a 4-year-old saying, "I told you so." GFY

[Alwayslearning]

I too had an HT in August this year and am suffering a large amount of shock loss under my scar in the donor area. I haven't seen your pictures so I can't compare, but I have been told by the same surgery that it will grow back after 3 to 5 months. They assure me that they have seen it before and that it sometimes happens. I am 7 weeks post op, so almost in the same time frame. Keep me posted.

[Banana Republic]

Thanks for sharing, my friend. I am very pleased to report that the donor area suffering from shock loss is beginning to recover. I managed to find a concealer similar to Toppik, which does a FANTASTIC job of covering it up.

I am also pleased to report that I am seeing incredible growth in the recipient area! And I'm only at 3 months post-surgery. My new hairline is now unmistakable. I'm incredibly pleased with the results so far. I can't wait to see what I look like in a few more months.

Hang in there, my friend. The first three months are the hardest. My concealer and black baseball cap from H&W have been my best friends for the last couple of months.

[Alwayslearning]

Thank you. I appreciate your support.