WHAT IS HAIR SHOCK LOSS, AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU?
Shock loss, or the loss of newly transplanted hair, is a common side effect of hair transplant surgery. This is a common side effect of surgery, and it usually begins a few weeks afterward. New hair will grow in its place in 8-12 months. Following transplant surgery, there are various types of shedding to be aware of. We’ll go through which kinds of shedding are normal following hair transplant surgery in this article.
AFTER HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY, FOLLICULAR SHEDDING & SHOCK LOSS
In the days and weeks following surgery, the transplanted hair will almost certainly shed. It’s required for the transplanted follicles to recover and produce new hair growth over time. Even though it’s natural to be nervous at first, as long as you follow your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions, your new hair will grow quickly. In the first month after surgery, up to 90% of the grafts transferred may shed hair. You may see a crust at the top of the head and a bulb at the bottom when the hairs are lost. Do not panic; this does not indicate that the follicle has been damaged.
Under the surface of the scalp, the transplanted follicles remain safe. Scabbing and redness are normal in the recipient location, and scabbing is also normal at the donor areas where the grafts were taken. The scabs will start to fall away at the donor area in about a week, and the scabs at the recipient area will take a bit longer, around a week and a half. At this point, it’s critical that you adhere to your doctor’s post-operative recommendations.
These precautions will reduce any post-surgery pain or discomfort, as well as the chance of infection. For the first few weeks after surgery, you should avoid smoking, sun exposure, swimming, exercising, and wearing hats, wigs, or helmets. Your doctor will recommend the best hair care measures for the future at your post-operative checkup.
HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY RESULTING IN BLEEDING SHOCK LOSS
Immediately contact your doctor if you develop bleeding while shedding. Although this is an uncommon occurrence, it could indicate that the graft was not properly implanted. Working with an untrained surgeon is the most common cause of incorrectly inserted follicles. Our staff at Best Hair Transplant has over 16 years of expertise, and our surgeons have received advanced training from some of the industry’s most prestigious schools. In all of that time, this has never happened at our facility. Not everyone, however, is fortunate enough to find a good hair transplant facility. Traveling out of the nation following hair transplant surgery increases the risk of bleeding shock loss.
AFTER HAIR RESTORATION PROCEDURES, COLOR & TEXTURE CHANGES
There’s no reason to be concerned if your newly transplanted hair appears lighter in color or finer at first. Your hair will thicken over the next year, and when new hair grows in, it will darken. Using a laser cap like the CapillusRX in conjunction with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can help the new growth thrive. The CapillusRX has been proved to minimize shedding, increase hair density, and promote melanin production, which is the pigment that darkens your hair color. Minoxidil is also used by certain patients to help their transplant grow out. This can also be an excellent long-term strategy to avoid further shedding.
