Is more hair growth possible several months after hair transplant?

I had a hair transplant of about 2,600 follicular unit extraction (FUE) grafts Nov 08. New hair is now visible in the frontal area, but it is sparse and I'm unhappy with the looks.

Though most of the grafts were put in the frontal area of head, I had quite a few in the vertex area too, where so far I haven't seen any growth or changes. I'm now near the 6th month after surgery.

What can I expect from this point on? What are my chances of having further improvement? Thanks!

4 answers to “Is more hair growth possible several...”

A: Hair Growth Depends on Many Factors

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to see hair growth 6 months or more after a hair transplant. Hair enters a hair cycle and sometimes can skip a cycle. Most patients have a general idea of how things will look at about 6 months so if you are unhappy with your result, I would suggest visiting your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

A: Hair growth is still possible

By Kevin Ende, MD - Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hair growth is still possible after six months. Hair has a cycle which leads to growth at about 3 months. Hair can skip a cycle, however, and growth is possible after that time. The Fleming-Mayer flap has been around for quite some time and is now obsolete as stated in my upcoming text book chapter on... more

A: Additional hair growth after transplant possible

By Phillip Langsdon, MD - Memphis Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to have additional hair growth, especially if you have had transplants before. Each transplant causes microscopic scarring that can interfere with blood supply and possibly delay growth. Six months is a little long, but you might get more.

A: Probably very little.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to have some growth beyond 6 months but very unlikely. Most hair will start to grow after transplantation in 3-4 months. Since you are unhappy with the results of hair transplantation, you might look into the Fleming-Mayer flap which gives much more density at a fraction of the cost... more