Hair loss or shock loss is a loss of hair in the recipient area, and is one of the side effects that can occur after a hair transplant. A hair transplant basically consists of transplanting hair follicles from a donor area to the area where the patient suffers from alopecia.
At Meyer & Alcaide we have the latest techniques and instruments, as well as an expert team in hair implantology. If the patient presents a suitable physiological situation, the success of the process can be guaranteed.
Even if a satisfactory result is achieved, shock loss may occur, a situation that generates concern in the patient, although it is a common transitory effect in these treatments. To prevent this, and to make the postoperative period more bearable, there are solutions.
What is shock loss or shedding?
Shock loss or shedding or telogen effluvium refers to the hair loss that the patient who has undergone a hair transplant suffers. It is a completely normal process, so it is not considered a problem.
After the intervention, the hair follicles go from the development phase to the resting phase, and it is at that moment that hair loss occurs. In other words, the natural hair cycle takes place, and the hair is reborn with more quality and strength.
What causes hair loss after a hair graft?
There are several factors that can trigger this effect after hair transplant, and therefore should be placed in the hands of professional experts in hair grafting. For example, in the FUE technique, the hair follicle is extracted by pressure, which requires a well-developed skill. In the event of damage, it may become unusable and the hair will not grow in the recipient site.
Shock loss may occur in the recipient area. The causes are as follows:
- Natural part of the process. The stress suffered in this area due to pressure can weaken the follicles and accelerate hair loss.
- The professionalism of the hair surgeon is essential so that the follicle is not damaged.
- The distance between hair follicles when transplanting or incisions. If they are too close or too large, they can cause hair loss.
- Accidental micropunctures in healthy follicles.
At Meyer & Alcaide we have a team of experts in dermatology and hair transplantation with extensive knowledge backed by a long professional career.