Shock Loss

/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /

If somebody adds grafts to a transplanted hair line is shock loss to these prior transplanted hairs likely?

Shock loss impacts miniaturized hairs, so transplanted hairs very rarely get hit by it.  I believe in thousands of patients I have performed surgery upon, maybe two have had shock loss of previously transplanted grafts.  I remember them well and their hair returned within less than 6 months. Also, the first hair transplant on a person not taking finasteride, can produce shock loss impacting all of the miniaturized hairs on the head.  For a person having two surgeries, the first takes the toll, the second does not.

Am I a candidate for a hair transplant?

/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /

You may or may not be a candidate for a hair transplant. However, good surgeons need to evaluate your donor supply and paint a realistic picture of the results that can be achieved. I wrote an article in the most prestigious journal for Plastic Surgery on how to get a hair transplant, with good results in almost 100% of men, even with the most advanced balding patterns, provided that the donor area is healthy. That is what you need! You can reach me at williamrassman33@gmail.com, and I would be happy to talk with you.