I had 2200 grafts FUE transplants done exactly 3 months ago. I have taken good care of my hair, however, something that I have noticed is that some of my transplanted hair are still the same size as when they were transplanted as seen on the image in red circles. When i touch my head I can feel sharp tiny hairs and its these hairs that have not shed or grown for the past 3 months. Do I need to be worried?
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Answer: If you are worried about post operative issues, go back to see your doctor for an exam.
Generally you will start to see slight growth in 3 months, about 50% at 6 months and full results from 9-12 months. If you are trying to make it to a wedding in 6 months I would recommend having the procedure done ASAP.Its important you research the doctor and make sure Hair Restoration is their...
At 6 months out you probably still have a significant amount of growing left to do. It's very likely that the transplants will increase both in thickness and length. Of course, it is different for everyone and some people grow primarily in the first few months while others grow primarily in the...
Keeping the area elevated, icing the area, and if necessary a small dose of steroids can all help counteract swelling. In general it should go away on it's own, though, so it shouldn't be something to worry about unless its severe or lasts longer than a few days.
