Mon 5 May 2008
How Long After Hair Transplant Surgery Until I See Hair Growth?
Category: FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) , FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) , Hair Transplant Surgery , Post Operative ConcernsI had a 2617 follicular unit graft hair transplant surgery for my hair loss in in mid November, 2007 (a little over three months ago), and am curious about the average time frame that others have noticed results?
The first 5 months (the beginning phases) of surgery are often depressing and can leave you full of doubt as to whether or not the hair replacement procedure was a success. This is often due to the misinterpretation of when a [surgeon says that hair growth will start in 3 months. Though the transplanted hair may very well start growing, very few patients notice any visible change in the appearance of their hair at this early stage. But be patient; the result will come with time. In order to help give you an understanding of what to expect, I’ve described a little bit about the hair restoration hair regrowth process below.
Keep in mind that every patient is different and hair will start to grow at different times. This is also sometimes why hair transplant patients will see some nice growth on one side of their head and not the other. This often leaves the balding patient concerned. Rest assured however, this is perfectly normal.
Hair growth from surgery is a gradual process that only starts between 3 to 5 months. Hair will typically start to grow as thin, colorless, and wispy and continue to mature up to 18 months. At around 9 months, most of the hair has at least started to grow and is well on its way to maturity. But hair thickening and darkening will continue for some time and will have a significant impact on the overall cosmetic result.
The word “result” therefore becomes very subjective. If you are talking about seeing a cosmetic difference in your hair density and coverage, most hair transplant patients see some nice growth around 6-8 months. The final mature hair replacement result won’t come until 12-18 months after surgery.
Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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September 16th, 2009 at 12:44 am
is it possible to undergo hair transplant after having a hair piece on head(hair bonding)for a period of one year
September 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Rahul,
Yes, and this is actually done all the time. However, know that hair transplant surgery usually can’t accomplish the same kind of coverage and density that a hairpiece can since donor hair is limited. Thus, it’s important for you to work with a quality physician to discuss what can realistically be accomplished for you and whether or not you’ll be satisfied with the outcome. Know also, it sometimes takes a couple of procedures to meet your goals.
Best wishes,
Bill (Falceros)