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Vellus Hair In Transplanted Recipient Site.

If 17 month post op patient has had (from transplant) vellus hair (no growth) for 4 months in transplant recipient area, is it possible hair will never reach terminal status?

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4 months vellus hair transplant

August 23rd, 2016
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I don't understand how you could have had an exclusive vellus hair transplant. Please explain further
William Rassman, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

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

August 25th, 2016
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It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor

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Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 100 reviews

Will vellus hair turn into terminal hair 17 months post op?

August 21st, 2016
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It is highly unlikely that a vellus hair will turn into a terminal hair 17 months after a procedure.  While you may see an occasional hair grow 18 months after a procedure, most of the hair will grow by 8 to 12 months.  It is exceedingly uncommon to see new hair growth after 18 months.  The good news is that with sonicated PRP we are seeing up to 80% growth from the grafts at 3 1/2 months.

John P. Cole, MD

John P. Cole, MD
Atlanta Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 14 reviews

Villus hair growth 17 months after a hair transplant

August 20th, 2016
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onyx54,Wish that you provided high resolution before and after pictures. Hair transplants take time to grow out. Sturdies and personal experience show that most growth takes place between 4-12 months post surgery but there can be some further maturation with thickening of results between 12-18 months post hair transplant.
All the best, 
Bernardino A. Arocha, MD

Web reference: http://www.arochahairrestoration.com/hair-restoration/how-long-before-i-see-results-from-my-hair-transplant/

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS
Houston Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 10 reviews

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