Hairs have three growth stages: growth, transition, and resting. During the resting period, the follicles shed their hair. Following surgery shock, hairs may enter the resting phase. The key traumatic experiences that the follicles go through after surgical intervention include being taken away and disconnected from the blood flow, as well as having their surrounding hairs affected by incisions and anesthesia.

Following a hair transplant, the transplanted follicles will remain in their new position for 1 to 2 weeks. Soon, the follicles will begin to rest and shed hair. After a hair transplant, this shock loss can begin 10 days after the procedure and last up to 12 weeks. It is part of the FUE hair transplant Dubai recovery schedule. What about existing hair loss following a hair transplant?

Extant Hair Loss After a Hair Transplant

Following a hair transplant, some patients may notice that their non-transplanted hairs fall out. If a person has a large number of thin or miniaturized hairs growing through newly transplanted follicles, the likelihood of losing non-transplanted hairs increases. These existing hairs shed similarly to transplanted hairs because their follicles enter a resting period following surgery. Shock loss of existing hair can occur as early as two weeks following surgery, although it can also occur weeks later. Although unusual, this technique resolves itself. All of the shedding hair will regrow.

When Will Hair Grow Back After Shock Loss?

Hair plugs often fall out 2–12 weeks following the operation. Normally, hairs start growing again 4–12 months after shedding. Hairs should start to grow thicker 12–18 months after surgery, increasing the overall outcome of the hair transplant procedure.

Can You Reduce the Risk of Hair Shedding Following a Hair Transplant?

Unfortunately, there is no documented strategy for reducing the risk of shock loss after a hair transplant Dubai operation. Men can protect themselves from potential losses by taking Finasteride, and both men and women can use Minoxidil.

If you want to learn more about the prices, visit the Alborj Hair clinic for a hair transplant to find out how much it will cost and how many hair grafts you will require. If you would like to speak with one of our surgeons or learn more about the FUE hair transplant before and after, please contact us; we are here to help.