Microneedling pre-op for FUE transplant?

Hello, before making any decisions about a second procedure, I would also recommend to wait around 12 months after the initial surgery (as recommended). Before any additional procedures, it is important to allow the time for maximum growth and maturation of the transplanted hair.

Great question! When you have an FUE hair transplant, each graft can contain multiple hair follicles—typically anywhere from 1 to 4 hairs. In general, the hair follicles within a single graft tend to grow back at the same time because they share the same blood supply and healing process....

Noticeable growth and thickening of the transplanted hair begins after 6 months. This period is also called the hair busting stage. At this time your new hair grows normally at the same rate as your old hair, about 1-2 cm per month.

It sounds like you've been through a lot with your two FUE transplants, and it’s understandable that you’re hesitant to go through another one given the sensitivity and issues you’re experiencing. There are several potential options to address your concerns without necessarily opting for a third...

From this photo, it seems like you have very good donor density. I don't see any thinning on the crown.

Looking at the pictures, I believe that you are a good candidate for TREATMENT for hair loss, first with medications to stabilize it, followed by a hair transplant procedure once the hair loss has been controlled. Without treatment with medications, you will continue to lose hair and may have to...