Hi, I had an FUE in march 2016 around 2000 grafts transplanted onto my crown. I'm not sure if the growth is going as it should. Do I need a consultation with my surgeon or just simply wait few more months?
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August 7, 2016
Answer: It may take 6 to 12 months to see results after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to see your doctor for a follow up
During an FUE procedure grafts may be transected. Depending upon where along the graft the transection occurs plays a role in if the remaining graft beyond the transection is viable. There have been some studies on FUT procedures in which the investigator has cut them half longitudinally and b...
The results you speak of are not unusual in the last few years. It is a result of more inexperienced doctors entering the hair transplant industry as machines to assist in FUE have become commonplace. You may not have been a good candidate or the procedure was not performed correctly. Great...
At 13 months everything should be normal regarding your transplant. Talk to your doctor about what could be happening because that's incredibly unusual and mildly concerning- the latest anyone should have symptoms is a few months, so having them for over a year is a very long time.
