What is shock loss?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 13 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Shock loss occurs after hair transplantation, involving temporary shedding100%Stated by 100% of the providers we surveyed. Including Medart Hair Istanbul, Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS - Hair Restoration & Rhinoplasty, Alvi Armani, byhairclinic, Hair Voyage Turkey, Hm-Hairmedical, and 7 more. of transplanted or surrounding hair. Providers generally agree that shock loss is a potential side effect54%Stated by 54% of the providers we surveyed. Including Confident Hair Transplant Clinic | Dominican Republic, Medart Hair Istanbul, Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS - Hair Restoration & Rhinoplasty, and 4 more. of the procedure, but assure that most hair grows back completely within 1-4 months54%Stated by 54% of the providers we surveyed. Including EsteFavor Hair Transplant Clinic, Big Derma: Hair Transplant & Skin Clinic, Estenbul Health, and 4 more..

    About half of providers say that hair roots usually remain intact despite the shedding. Hairs that were already thinning before surgery may not come back. They also report that shock loss typically occurs 1-8 weeks38%Stated by 38% of the providers we surveyed. Including byhairclinic, Hair Voyage Turkey, EsteFavor Hair Transplant Clinic, and 2 more. after surgery and is considered a normal part of the healing or growth cycle38%Stated by 38% of the providers we surveyed. Including TJ Hair Clinic, Hair Transplant Tijuana, byhairclinic, and 2 more..

    A minority of providers also note that shock loss can cause visible thinning15%Stated by 15% of the providers we surveyed. Including Confident Hair Transplant Clinic | Dominican Republic, Medart Hair Istanbul. in the transplant area, which can be a concern for some patients15%Stated by 15% of the providers we surveyed. Including Hm-Hairmedical, Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS - Hair Restoration & Rhinoplasty..

    A few clinics assert that the expertise of the medical team can minimize the risk of shock loss8%Stated by 8% of the providers we surveyed. Including byhairclinic., suggesting that choosing a skilled provider might reduce this risk. See your surgeon if shed areas have not regrown after about 6 months.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — the 13 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer.

    1. Shock loss is temporary hair shedding that affects 45% of hair transplant patients, causing sudden hair shedding and visible …
      Medart Hair Istanbul Istanbul, TR
    2. Shock loss is the term used for hair loss immediately following a hair transplant.
      Dr. Anthony Bared, MD, FACS - Hair Restoration & Rhinoplasty Miami, US
    3. Temporary shedding of surrounding hairs due to surgical stress.
      Alvi Armani Beverly Hills, US
    4. This refers to temporary hair loss after the treatment.
      Hm-Hairmedical Köln, DE
    5. Shock loss is the loss of pre-existing or transplanted hair due to the trauma of a surgical procedure.
      byhairclinic Istanbul, TR
    6. … that occurs following the transplantation operation is called shock hair loss.
      Hair Voyage Turkey Antalya, TR
    7. Shock loss is the temporary shedding of transplanted hair (and sometimes native hair) 1-2 months after surgery.
      EsteFavor Hair Transplant Clinic İstanbul, TR
    8. Shock loss is the temporary shedding of transplanted hair that occurs 2–8 weeks after surgery.
      Big Derma: Hair Transplant & Skin Clinic Kolkata, IN
    9. Shock loss is temporary shedding of transplanted hair.
      Mediwell Hair Clinic Tottenham, GB
    10. Shock loss is temporary shedding of transplanted hairs after surgery.
      TJ Hair Clinic Tijuana, MX
    11. Temporary shedding of native hair surrounding the transplant site, often due to surgical trauma.
      Confident Hair Transplant Clinic | Dominican Republic Punta Cana, DO
    12. Shock loss is temporary shedding of transplanted or surrounding hair after surgery.
      Estenbul Health Varna, TR
    13. Shock loss is temporary shedding of transplanted hairs after surgery.
      Hair Transplant Tijuana Tijuana, MX