How much time does it take to get full results after a hair transplant surgery?

Question

Hey, it's been 8 months since my surgery, and the hair grew a little bit but it's still looks like I'm bald, because it's still thin.. so how much time am i going to wait until the whole hair grows. Thank you!

Levent Acar, MD · Answer

After hair transplant the hair growth until the 12nd and 18th months notably for the crown part, it’s longer than the front part.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your questions. The hair growth, after hair transplant procedure might take a bit more than 1year.By 12 -15  months post operative, you can see your final results. The hair on the top and on the front will regrow faster, but the crown area takes few months more.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Month 12 is the standard most doctors say about seeing accurate, long term hair transplant results, but for some patients who just happen to be a little slower it could take as long as 18 months. Since you're only at month 8 I don't think it's time to start worrying yet. Give it a few more months and if there are still issues talk to your doctor about it.

Koray Erdogan, MD · Answer

Depending on various factors, the first results of your hair transplant procedure will start to become apparent between the 4th and 8th months. However, the final result of the procedure is evident at about 12 months after surgery, and this period may be extended up until 18 months in certain cases.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

During the 6th to 12th month post hair transplant you can expect hair to grow and become thicker and longer.   Not every hair will grow at the exact same speed however by the 12th month you should see the final result.

John Kahen, MD · Answer

Normally you begin to see results after 6 months. By a year you should see full results. I would suggest seeing the doctor that performed the procedure on you and ask him.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

In normal persons (persons without medical conditions that would slow healing such as diabetes) the average time for a full yield is between 8 and 12 months. However there have been rare cases where the hair did not shed and kept growing from the day of the transplant. Again this is rare.

Most individuals experience initial growth around the 3rd month. Then between 6 and 8 months you are having to cut your hair. Then between 8 and 12 months you continue to have growth.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Growth typically should begin at the 3rd month if not earlier and expect 5-10% growth per month so that by month 9 you should be around 75%, by month 12, approx 90%.  There are many variables including including discontinuous use of minoxdil, trauma post procedure, sun exposure, and how the procedure was performed that can affect or delay growth.

Rae Lynne Kinler, MD · Answer

the earliest growth occurs between 3-4 months and continues growing until 12-15 months. not all of the hair grows at the same time or the same rate. It is best to have a follow up with the surgeon who performed your procedure to review your preoperative photos and gauge your results. Results do vary based on surgeon as well as the number of grafts performed during your session.

How much time does it take to get full results after a hair transplant surgery?

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