Results at 7 months, why does it not have the density seen at 14 days? (Photos)

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Hello, 7 months ago I did my FUE HT and I am worried about the result specially the density. I enjoyed the density after 14 days when all the crusts were removed but now I am starting to worry, why it does not have the same density as 14 days? I followed all the recommendations. WDYT about the result so far, please? Thank you very much :)

John Diep, MD · Answer

Full hair transplant will grown out by 12th-18th months. You have many months for further improvement. Hair transplant growth rate will never be at 100%. Growth rate varies from one individual to another and also depending how healthy the transplanted grafts were placed in. If most of the transplanted grafts are damaged, then you will not have much growth, while mostly healthy grafts tend to grow with better density appearance.

Audrey G. Bauer, MD · Answer

It is really too early to assess your final results.  I encourage all my patients to wait until the 12 month mark before getting too concerned.  On the day of surgery, you can see every single graft that is placed based on the hair that comes out of those follicles.  But those hairs are place-holders and will not grow.  Once the stem cell at the base starts to give rise to a fresh hair, that new baby hair will push out the place-holder (usually around 3-4mos post op) and you will have a period of time where you may look like your preop self.  All of those new hairs grow at their own pace and will emerge at differing times, leaving you wondering why your hair is now thinner.  But in reality, hair cycles are SLOW and they also don't sync up with each other.  An overall hair cycle (growth, stasis and shedding) can be anywhere from 3-7 years!  Around the one year point, we expect that the majority of the grafts will have emerged, although some may still be very short.  Rest assured that you need more time before you can truly evaluate the success.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I understand you are anxiously awaiting results but it does take some patience.  Full results can take up to 18 months so be patient. If by then you still have doubts I would contact your surgeon.  Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

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