7.5 months post op FUE there is a small empty patch that hasn't grown at all. Will this area ever start to grow? (photo)

Question

7.5 months post FUE there is a small bald patch that hasn't grown at all. Even though some other places are uneven, there appears to be at least some growth. Will the follicles that were transplanted in this area ever start to grow?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may take 6 to 12 months to see the results of a hair transplant surgery.  If you are concerned it is best to discuss it with your doctor.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

Usually there is a reason for this. It could be traumatic graft placement in the bald patch, it could be those grafts were not kept hydrated prior to graft placement, or it could be those grafts were transected during FUE harvesting and were not inspected prior to placement. Making sure you follow up with your physician and getting answers as well as a plan to fix this is the next step.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

By 7 1/2 months all the hair that's going to grow should have sprouted, though the hairs may still be thinner than they will be at a year.  If there is absolutely no growth, most likely nothing new will pop up there.  This happens from time to time.  You will need to visit your surgeon and discuss this.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The area of balding that is behind the mid line of your hairline at 7 months probably will not grow back.  See your surgeon and ask about it, it shouldn't have happened

7.5 months post op FUE there is a small empty patch that hasn't grown at all. Will this area ever start to grow? (photo)

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