When does hair get density after hair transplant? (Photo)

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i am 27 years of age and i had a 2500 fue procedure done on october 2014.all things went good till now.my question is that when i will get full dense hair bcoz right now whatever i have gain is not what i expected.in my frontal part 2500 grafts were implanted.and its been 5 months completed till now.so kindly suggest shall i wait for good results or i should accept the current growth.bcoz whenever i take bath and see myself in mirror i feel that its just not what i expected.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You need at least a before photo to judge the before & after results.The most important thing is to see your doctor and discuss your results and expectations.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello,
Density is one of the most critical factors after hair transplantation.  Early on you may not be able to fully determine your density.  Density depends on various factors including the number of hairs  per cm squared, the thickness and vibrancy of hair, direction and design of hair.  Techniques for density vary from surgeon to surgeon.  In my office, we utilize a specialized technique that allows for optimizing density and found it to be helpful.  Best,
 Dr. Anil Shah

John E. Frank, MD · Answer

Everybody responds differently and density in my opinion is one of the most important objectives (after looking natural of course).  Some folks respond quicker than others, but full growth may take longer than one year.

Ali Emre Karadeniz, MD · Answer

You should wait until 10th month. If your hair does not have density contact with the doctor who did your hair transplant.

Bessam Farjo, MBChB · Answer

5 months is way too early to assess your hair transplant. This is just the beginning. 10-12 months in my opinion is the earliest fair time to review your FUE result. In some patients, it can take 15-18 months after the hair transplant for a final result.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

In general terms, it takes 9 months (approximately) to see final results.  For some patients, it can even be extended to 12 months. Check with your surgeon to see what the expected outcome should be - sometimes the expected density is medium density. Full dense hair may or may not be the target goal. Check with your surgeon as to what was you had discussed together in the past. Waiting 9-12 months is important before taking decisions on final outcomes.

Anthony Bared, MD, FACS · Answer

The question is difficult to address without seeing your before photos.  However, grafts on average start to grow around 4 to 6 months after a transplant and it takes a year or longer to see the full results.  This being said, you are very young and at risk for losing more hair.  If you are not taking measures to slow down your hair loss you will continue to lose hair and will not achieve the level of density you may expect from a transplant.  While the transplanted hairs for the most part are taken from a donor area not susceptible to hair loss, you will continue to lose your native hairs from the frontal and mid scalp region and thus the net result would be retaining the transplants while continuing to lose your hair.  I would discuss all the options with your surgeon to slow down your hair loss, particularly, because of your young age.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

It takes up to a year for all the the transplanted hairs to grow. If you are unsure or have any questions, it is always best to discuss with the doctor that performed the surgery.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Full growth should be seen by now, but certainly if you are slow to grow, I would expect it by the 10th month. At that time if you are not satisfied, speak with your doctor about what is your next step.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Each hair has its own cycle of growth. After transplant it will continue its own intrinsic cycle, and depending on where in the cycle it is it will then start to grow in. But in general it starts to come in after three months and will continue to grow in for up to 18 months after the procedure. At around five months, you may be seeing about 30% growth.

When does hair get density after hair transplant? (Photo)

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