Vellus Hair In Transplanted Recipient Site.

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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?

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

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

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.

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

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

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I don't understand how you could have had an exclusive vellus hair transplant. Please explain further

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Answer: 4 months vellus hair transplant

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