Why is my hair still very thin after five and half months of hair transplant?

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My hair after five and half months is still very thin and hair is not too close, hair gap is very much notable... I have stopped minoxidil coz my doc advised me not to use because of scaling... And transplanted hair between existing hair is still not noticeable.... Im worried because of seeing hair gap... Is this normal or is this because I stoped using minoxidil? Will hair growth really accelerate only after six months? Please suggest me...

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You will lose your transplanted hair as well as some of your native hair weeks after surgery.  You may look worse before it starts to look better. It may take 6 to 12 months to see the results of a hair transplant surgery.  It is always a good idea to follow up with your doctor for a recheck if you have concerns.

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Your transplanted follicles will take up to a year to start growing.  Please don't be concerned with your density now.  Assuming you had enough grafts to make a difference, you will see better results with time.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

I generally don't evaluate the end result before six months because I have seen patients who start showing their full density after months 6 to 8 at times.   I cannot make a comment about the gaps and what density you should expect.  It all has to do with the technique and dense packing that you received.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

A Hair transplant will not get you to 100% density.  It should increase density and improve on a balding head.  So it depends on how dense you are now and before the procedure. Also, it can take 18 months so its still very early to even judge at this point.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

and my hair is still thin. Wait it out until you reach 8 months and then you will know if this is the way it will be. 5 months is too early.

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