2 month post hair transplant. Hair direction change post op? (photo)

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Im now over 2month of my hair transplant (4500graft). I have (had) soft straight hair. Ive seen many ppl whos hair direction where upward after surgery and had to use hair gel to fix it. As you can see my hair growth is upward too (the picture is actually the remaining hair after shedding faze) so when the rest of the hairs grow do they grow upward too? If not how long does it take for hair to look natural (downward as before)? (My surgeon is out of reach so i had to ask here) Thank you in advance

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If the hair graft is transplanted in the direction that is not natural, you cannot fix it.  You change the direction of hair after the surgery.  That is why choosing the right surgeon or clinic is so important.  Not being able to reach your doctor is also a red flag.

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

The angle and direction of growth of hair grafts is 100% determined at the time of surgery. Each one of those hair grafts must be placed in the proper direction and angle in order to obtain the most natural results. After surgery, the angle and direction of growth will not change, and that is why it is very important for the hair transplant surgeon to pay proper attention to these details during the surgery. In your case, it is somewhat hard to determine based on this picture and only time will tell if the grafts will grow in the proper angle and direction. I recommend following up with your hair transplant surgeon or a hair expert in your area.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair direction is determine by the surgeon at the time of the hair transplant. If there appears to be a change in the new hair, then it is the result nof the hair character. The direction will remain as the surgeon made it

2 month post hair transplant. Hair direction change post op? (photo)

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