My existing hair in the front mid scalp not growing properly. 1 month p.o. (photos)

Question

Hi sir , it has been more than 37 days for my fue surgery in crown area and some in the front area both sides and very few grafts in front mid scalp ,, now my existing hair in the front growing fastly but my existing hair in the mid scalp front side not appearing properly and see bald spots bigger, could you pls inform when my existing hair in the front mid scalp will grow faster, i am using two times minixodil and procapil as advised by doctor and also taking fenestride tablet as well.

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.  Some people get shock hair loss.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

The transplanted hair starts to grow permanently after the 2nd month. It ıs very early to expect growth for you. You can start seeıng some results after the 2nd month.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

There are two scenarios here. 
1. The grafts have yet to shed and it is too early to tell.
2. You suffered some shockloss however those existing hairs will come back in three months. 
Continue the minoxidil and the finasteride and wait for the changes in three months.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

At one month many of the transplanted hair shafts have not even shed yet.It is way too early in the process to see any growth-this usually starts around month 3 and continues up to one year.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

shock loss is not  permanent. Even your native hair may affected with that post traumatic transient hair loss…New hair at transplant and donor area starts to grow at 3-4 th month after surgery .

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

You won't see growth from grafts at one month.  However, if I read your question correctly, you are concerned about loss of native hair in the areas where you had your grafts done.  Sometimes there is temporary hair loss at the site of surgery (telogen effluvium, or "shock loss") that resolves over time.  If you are concerned it would be worth a visit to your surgeon to have the area assessed.

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

Don't worry, it typically takes 3-4 months before you can expect to see any new growth.  You must be patient and trust the process.  If you had a quality procedure it should turn out just fine.  Best of luck.  Dr Rome

Amit Gupta, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your pictures, You are just 1 month post op, to see any growth you need to wait at least 3 to 4 months. A complete hair transplant result can be seen only after 9 to 12 months. So have patience and wait for it good luck.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

You will not see any growth from the transplanted grafts until 3-4 months post procedure. You may be experiencing some shock loss with the native hairs in this area as well. I would recommend a PRP treatment to help stimulate growth

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At one month, I would not worry about growth just yet as it will take fully 8 months to see 80% of the growth.

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