Is it normal to have receding hair behaving the FUE 6 month post procedure?

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I had FUE in February 2023 with 1700 grafts. My hairline has been growing nicely but behind the right side it seems less dense and it looks patchy. I attended a 6 month F/Up today and asked if that was normal. The fue advisor said that my hair line was receding but I’m sure all that area was transplanted (see pictures). Is this normal? I’m taking Finasteride 1mg every day. I’ve been told I might need a PRP and I have also been advised to add minoxidil. Will this improve? Thank you!

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Around 6 months after an FUE procedure, it's common to observe changes in hair behavior. Your hairline's progress is positive, but concerns about patchiness and less density behind the right side are understandable. It's important to note that transplanted hair might initially appear sparse due to shedding, which is a natural part of the process. However, the specific situation varies.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It's fairly common 6 months after a procedure to notice changes in your hair and the way it looks. Shedding after a procedure is common and can add to the appearance of thinning. I would give it some more time and if you're still concerned I would contact the doctor who performed your procedure.  Best of luck to you.

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Kulakarn Amonpattana, MD · Answer

Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. According to your immediate post-op photo, I saw that the the area you concern was not densely packed comparing to the frontal hairline. PRP will not help you with getting the density you want. Taking finasteride together with topical or oral minoxidil are highly recommend since these medications will slow down and maintain the non-transplanted hair. However, if you would like to achieve better density of the concerned area, I would recommend you to get another hair transplant to fill in that gap.

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