Hair Transplant 5 months post-op, density sparse -- should I be concerned? (Photos)

Question

Dear Doctors, I had hair transplant 5 months ago. Now I can see some new hairs but the density is quite spare. More over, I didn't see any new hair roots. Is this normal? Will new hairs roots appear? Thank you so much.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

At this point in the process you are less than halfway to full results-just give it time.Also,you can continue to lose untransplanted hair which can lessen the overall density.This can be helped with adjuncts such as Finasteride,Minoxidil,Low Level Laser Light Therapy and/or PRP.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

It is much too early to judge your result. At 6 months you will be at only about 50% growth, at 12 months you will be at roughly 90% growth. Remain patient and continue to follow your doctors post op care instructions.

Reza Nassab, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  It is still relatively early to be able to comment on the result.  You should wait for about 12 months to see the final result.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Regrowing hair is thin, undersized and not bright untill 4-5 th months of hair transplant. İt's normal for new growing hair starting to get native characteristics, waviness, curl in first 4-5 months..This actually takes 10-13 months for hair to become full mature , as thick and bright as native hair.

Hair Transplant 5 months post-op, density sparse -- should I be concerned? (Photos)

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