Still have stubble 10 months post ARTAS FUE Hair Transplant. Might it grow?

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Had 2,400 grafts in Oct to crown, temples and forelock. Most grafts did not shed and grew slightly in the first month. No significant growth around month 6. Still have many stubble like hairs in the recipient areas, especially the crown. Some of those in the forelock have started growing over past 2 weeks. What are chances more may still grow? Overall, I am happy with results. At 6 month follow-up, surgeon stated I could see results improve up to 18 months.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Most hair transplant patients show final results at around a year although some patients can take up to 2 years.  In my practice, we improve results by using the latest in regenerative techniques including PRP, growth factors etc to help the hair realize its full potential earlier.  Best Dr. Anil Shah

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

At 10 months after a hair transplant procedure (regardless of the harvest technique), patients should be seeing results, but the full results cannot be judged until at least the one year mark. It is true that in some patients, there will still be some improvement from the 12 to 18 month mark. At 12 months, I feel comfortable enough in most patients to consider a second transplant session if that is something the patient is interested in. As always with hair restoration, patience is key.
All the best,

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

Nothing you can do but wait and see if the grafts grow.  Sometimes it can take up to 18 months to get full results. Please update us

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

db70,It all depends on the post-op course. The prognosis of the transplant is not good if the transplanted hair have remained in place without growth since the transplant over 6 months ago. This is in contrast to transplanted hair remaining without shedding but commencing growth from the very first week. Normal growth is 1mm very 3 days. Please see the link below for further information.Sincerely,Bernardino A. Arocha, MD

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Typically one sees hair growing from 4 months but improvement will be expected until 12 months. We have very good experience with the PRP treatment at the time of the transplant -usually hair grows faster and thicker I routinely use it during the procedure

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You will see results in 6 to 12 months. Sometimes it may take longer.  If you only have stubbles and it has not grown any in the last several months, something is not right.  Those stubbles may be your old transplanted hairs that have not fallen or slid out.  New hairs may be growing around them.  You would need an exam.

Louis M. Iorio, MD · Answer

After undergoing the ARTAS hair transplant procedure, as with any other procedure, it takes time to see final results. The hair grafts, which have been harvested from one area and transferred to another, will need to adjust to the transition. This often occurs through a shift in phase from the anagen (growth) phase to telogen (shedding) phase. It will take between months 3 to 12 to start noticing a change as the follicles slowly re-enter the growth phase. This is when more significant growth and density will be visible. At the 12-month mark, one should be able to see the results of the hair transplant more fully.
As you are 10 months post hair transplant, I would heed your surgeon’s recommendation to wait until 18 months, as there may be additional growth. For some patients, it can take up to 2 years to see final results. You can reassess progress at that time and seek an evaluation with your doctor to determine whether a second procedure may be necessary to achieve desired results.

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

Glad to hear you are happy with your procedure so far.  I should continue to see more results with due time!  Congrats on your success to date.  Best, Dr. Rome

Robert M. Bernstein, MD · Answer

Yes you may. Growth is usually complete in a year, but there is quite a bit of variability with growth up to 18 months not unusual. Growth is also slower in subsequent procedures and in older patients.

Justin Misko, MD · Answer

Typically the hair does go into a resting phase after the transplant and then begins growing around 4 months.  However, I have seen it begin growing, without shedding, more frequently with an Artas procedure.  I believe that since there is less manipulation of the grafts that fewer grafts are shocked.

Still have stubble 10 months post ARTAS FUE Hair Transplant. Might it grow?

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