Hair Transplant Q&A
77%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
49 Reviews
Hair Transplantbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Hair Transplant Cost: $12,336

Learn about Hair Transplant

231 people and 82 doctors are talking about Hair Transplant

Get Free Email Updates

Will Hair Texture Change or Thicken over Time with a Hair Transplant?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Gregory S. Keller, M.D., FACS
Question viewed 347 times
Tags: duration, growth, hair, hair growth, outcome, texture, thicken, thickness

What is a reasonable timeline for seeing new growth from a hair transplant? Could it take a year or so to see the full potential?

3 answers to Will Hair Texture Change or Thicken over Time with a Hair Transplant?

+1

The hair tends to gain circumference for several years

The hair tends to gain circumference over several years. Following people (including my brothers) for years was an interesting experience. In a way, it is like a tree that grows and becomes bigger around as time goes by. While it is a common belief that you achieve "full" growth and results after a year, the increase in circumference of the hairs makes the results look better over time.
Gregory S. Keller, M.D., FACS

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Will a Hair Transplant Change Hair Texture?

After a hair transplant, depending on the location from where the donor hair was harvested will determine the color of the hair after it is transplanted. For instance, if you have grey hair in the back that is transplanted to the front, it will maintain the color. Yes, the texture of the hair may change after hair transplantation, due to trauma that occurs during the placement of the graft into the recipient sites. We consider the transplanted hair to be resistant to the... more
Timothy Jochen, MD

Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Growth of hair transplants

Do not expect growth from a hair transplant for at least 3 months. Hair grows at the rate of 1/2 inch per month, so at 4 months you should see some results. For all the hairs that will grow from a graft session to appear , it may take as long as 9 months (some of the transplanted hairs may go through a hair cycle afterward). Therefore , depending on the length you want your hair, it may take between 9 and 12 months to realize the final result of a hair transplant session. more
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD

Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.kabaker.com

Ask a question