An Analysis of Risk Factors of Recipient Site Temporary Effluvium After Follicular Unit Excision: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

October 2023 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”

Hiromi Okochi, Masamitsu Onda, Akira Momosawa, Masayuki Okochi

shock loss temporary hair loss recipient site hair restoration surgery follicular unit excision risk factors sex age hair transplant hair surgery

TLDR Females, especially over 40, are more likely to experience temporary hair loss after hair restoration surgery.

This study investigated the risk factors for shock loss (SL), a temporary hair loss at the recipient site following hair restoration surgery, in 621 patients (554 males and 67 females) who underwent follicular unit excision. The study found that sex was a significant risk factor for SL, with an odds ratio of 30.18, indicating that females were more likely to experience SL than males. Additionally, age was identified as a risk factor among female patients, with those over 40 years experiencing a higher risk of SL compared to younger females. These findings provide valuable insights for both hair transplant surgeons and patients considering follicular unit excision.

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