Will my donor area after my hair transplant improve? It still looks terrible after 4,5 months (Photo)

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I had a hair transplant approximately 4,5 months ago, and I'm seriously starting to get worried about my donor area. 3 weeks post operation there was a whole pattern on the back of my head. After 4,5 months the pattern is still somewhat visible after shaving it down. I still have many bald patches on the back of my head, and even many red spots in the lower area. I guess the area is still somewhat irritated. Is there anything I can do to improve the situation?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Large FUE sessions may leave permanent bald patches or "moth eaten" appearance to the donor area when the hair is kept very short.  It is best to follow up with your doctor with your concerns.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

I assume you had an FUE procedure but you didn't mention how many grafts.You still want to give it a few more months to see what the back looks like but it may be that it was overharvested-meaning too many grafts were taken too close together.If that is the case than the solution would be to grow your hair longer or consider SMP(scalp micropigmentation) to color in the areas of hair loss.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Sometimes when too many grafts was taken, there could be bald areas like yours. This situation could happen till 6-8 months. You should wait some more time

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