13 weeks post-op does everything look normal? I had 2100 grafts and worried some parts have not worked. (Photo)

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Does everything look normal 13 weeks post op worried parts of it havent worked because no hairs are coming through in some places will they grow at diffrent speed the new hairs and my old hair is worse now than before the surgery

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may take six to twelve months to appreciate the results of a hair transplant surgery.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Thank you for posting your question on realself.com mickstevo1707. This is such a common question as all of us want gratification ASAP. Remember this is a process and it is just too early to see all of the growth that will come in time. Springtime flowers will fill the fields, but they are not all synchronized. It happens gradually. However, many of my patients do see this process is more rapid when their procedure is combined with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). I've included a link to my blog on PRP. PRP will help the existing follicles improve and promote quicker healing. Check it out!

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Hair growth starts following an initial lull after transplantation. Transplanted follicles usually undergo a phase called “Telogen”. This is the resting phase in hair cycle and it lasts from 1 to 4 months.In certain cases the onset of growth is relatively slow which is why we give a dose of PRP to get the follicles into active phase quickly and improve hair growth. You have completed 3 months after the transplant. Few follicles might have already entered the “Anogen” or growth phase while others might have just started.You’ll have to wait six to 8 months to assess the result of the transplanted follicles. Apart from that your scalp appears normal.If you don't notice appreciable growth then I would advice you to consult with your surgeon. Also PRP might then prove to be beneficial, ask your surgeon about this.Besides, once hair growth starts, it continues to improve in thickness and quality over a period of 12 - 18 months.

Camilo Diaz, MD · Answer

Post Surgery the newly planted follicles will take around 3-4 months to even start growing, this is still a very early stage in the journey of Hair Restoration, the grafts will then thicken and a final result seen between 12-18 months post surgery. Give it time and be patient and things will improve week on week.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

Everything looks normal.  You would not expect to see much with the naked eye as far as growth is concerned.  Hard to assess your native hair without preop photos, though it is not overly uncommon to have a temporary decrease in density after transplantation.  Give it a good 8-12 months, then visit your surgeon to assess your growth and compare to preop photos.If you aren't doing any prevention or maintenance (laser, minoxidil, finasteride) you should consider that as well.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

I use SmatGraft fo my transplant cases to insure the grafts are kept cool and moist to avoid graft loss.  In terms of your case the hair follicles are in the telogen phase.  They will begin to grow again.  The result will be final about 11 months after transplant. Check my web reference to watch videos and learn more.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 13 weeks yhou will not know what you have as all of the hair may not have come in yet. Wait a full 7 months and then you will know

Prabdeep Sohi, MS, MCh - Account Suspended · Answer

You could expect more growth for upto one year after your day of surgery. Your implants would have just started to grow at this stage after your hair transplant. You could start with using minoxidil or PRP or finestride to promote growth and control further hair loss.

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

The transplanted hairs will only just start to grow at around 3-4 months. It will take a full year to see the full results. If you have concerns, it is important that you share those concerns with the doctor that performed the procedure.

13 weeks post-op does everything look normal? I had 2100 grafts and worried some parts have not worked. (Photo)

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