Post-Op Questions After Hair Transplant 6 Weeks Ago

I recently had a hair transplant (approx 6 weeks ago). The doctor cut 5 strips and transplanted into the vertex and front hairline, leaving the top of the head alone.

Since then I have noticed a lot of shedding (counting about 50-60 hairs in the shower as opposed to the typical 10 before). I realize there will be shedding after a procedure, however, I notice considerable thinning directly on the top of my head. A lot of the hairs that are shedding are long and thick.

I have 2 questions:

1. Is it common for hair not in the donor site or the recipient site to shed so much?
2. How much longer is this going to keep going on for?

Assuming you are male, then you may be experiencing shock loss, as it seems to relate to your recent hair transplant. Shock loss in young men often does not reverse. Were you taking finasteride (Propecia) which tends to protect against shock loss? Most importantly, I think these questions should be addressed to your doctor who performed your surgery and/or these things should have been explained to you in advance. At the very least, they should’ve been written out in your pre and post operative hand out.