If bariatric surgery-related hair loss does occur, don’t worry – it will grow back!
Shedding hair a couple months after weight-loss surgery is a common occurrence that happens from losing weight rapidly, not getting enough protein, and the general stress your body goes through from surgery. Other less common reasons for post-surgery hair loss might be a lack of important dietary nutrients such as zinc, biotin, potassium, vitamin B6, or phosphorus.
A deficiency of these nutrients can damage the hair root, which makes follicles unsalvageable. Lack of protein in the diet, will cause the hair to break off as it grows through the scalp.
It’s important that the diet following surgery is rich in protein. The appropriate vitamins and minerals can help lessen the severity of hair loss, or even prevent it.
Make sure to follow your surgeons guide.
(Penn Medicine March 20, 2013)
Shedding hair a couple months after weight-loss surgery is a common occurrence that happens from losing weight rapidly, not getting enough protein, and the general stress your body goes through from surgery. Other less common reasons for post-surgery hair loss might be a lack of important dietary nutrients such as zinc, biotin, potassium, vitamin B6, or phosphorus.
A deficiency of these nutrients can damage the hair root, which makes follicles unsalvageable. Lack of protein in the diet, will cause the hair to break off as it grows through the scalp.
It’s important that the diet following surgery is rich in protein. The appropriate vitamins and minerals can help lessen the severity of hair loss, or even prevent it.
Make sure to follow your surgeons guide.
(Penn Medicine March 20, 2013)