Should I be concerned about lack of results 6 months after hair transplant?

Hello, and thank you for your question. I understand your frustration and concern; yes, you should be seeing some growth at this point. Instead of guessing possible reasons, I suggest seeing the doctor who performed the transplant and see what is going on. Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

It’s a bit concerning but still possible that things are simply delayed. I think you said it best that your prior surgery experience is somewhat of a template for how your second surgery should go. There are many reasons for poor hair growth post transplant. You mentioned your surgeon who seems quite experienced but there are many patient factors that are not discussed here. Subtle scarring alopecias or autoimmune scalp issues developing after surgery do occur and some people find that COVID infections during this time can sometimes complicate the picture. It’s worth a visit to the surgeon but most surgeons will not intervene quite yet (at 6 months) unless there is an obvious inflammatory condition that has set in. If poor growth persists then a biopsy may be needed. Be sure to keep close follow up with your doctor.

New hair at transplant area start to grow at 3-4 th month after surgery and continues until the 6th month. But the hair that grows within 6 months becomes dull, thin and weak. It may take 8-13 months for the hair to take its full form and regain its original thickness and full donor site character. ıf you dont have nay regrowth after 6 months either inform your doc or choose another one for 3 th session .