4 months and 3 weeks post hair transplant and one side is thinner than other. Can I expect to see these hairs grow back?(photos)

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I had 3300 grafts at the front, the top and the crown area. The left side seems to be growing better then the right. On the right hand side it looks as if some of the hairs haven’t come out of the scalp again since they shedded. As you can see in the pictures, the one where the hair is thick and full of grafts before they shed, after they shed one side hasn’t grown back as well. Will I expect to see these hairs grow back, seen as how they grew in when they were originally transplanted?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

You are still at a early stage. Do not worry. 
4 months gives you approximately 20% growth. It will become even in time. Your result will be accurate on the 12th month.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may take 8-12 months before seeing the final results of your hair transplant surgery. If you are concerned with the density and shape, follow up with your surgeon for an exam.

Ali Gurlek, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo.your donar area looks good, ıt will change with time 2week is still early. continue to use the shampoo and any lotion that you have been given

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello. I noticed you wrote in a while back and am wondering how you’re doing. Did you hair even out on both sides. Since its been about a year since your transplant you should be in pretty good shape by now. Best wishes.Dr. T

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

At four months the growth is just getting started; it's too early to draw conclusions on how things will settle out.  Give it at least 8 months total, and up to a year for final results, then go see your surgeon to review photos and discuss results.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not unusual for one side of a hair transplant to grow faster than the other side but they should eventually even out

4 months and 3 weeks post hair transplant and one side is thinner than other. Can I expect to see these hairs grow back?(photos)

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