Should I be concerned with the outcome of my FUE transplant? Should I start planning for a second procedure? (Photo)

Question

I had an fue procedure 6 months ago, of 2000 grafts around hairline. I was told that results take up to 12 months but to expect noticeable improvement after 6 months. I’m concerned because I don’t see a noticeable difference from 3 months to 6 months and little to no density. The doctor said to be patient but I’m not sure he really looked at the photos. Should I start planning for a second procedure?

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS · Answer

Things look a little sparse for 6 months in my opinion.
Did you have this done in Turkey or Miami?
It's important to make sure you are not 1 of several patients per day when having a FUE procedure. You have to take your time and slowly extract the grafts out of the back of the head because they all extract diffently when you are bringing them out. If the medical team is in a hurry, they will damage a lot of the grafts etc...
I would make sure and have a follow up with the physician nat 12 months and make sure the grafts survived.
Jon

Dai Young Kim, MD · Answer

Hello, before making any decisions about a second procedure, I would also recommend to wait around 12 months after the initial surgery (as recommended). Before any additional procedures, it is important to allow the time for maximum growth and maturation of the transplanted hair.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I think its too soon to start planning for another procedure. Give it a few more months and see how its going. If no change i would see another doctor. Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

Dr. T

Should I be concerned with the outcome of my FUE transplant? Should I start planning for a second procedure? (Photo)

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