What can be done on a pluggy hair transplant? The doctor is not a real ISHR (Photo)

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I am from the Netherlands. I became a victim of a terrible hair transplant. I was not operated by the doctor himself. Most clinics here in the Netherlands only operated by assistants. All grafts are on my above head. I have done a hair transplant in October 2019. The problem is the hairline is not correct and all grafts are on my above head. There are 2 and 3 hair grafts on the front and nothing behind my orignele hairline. What can I do? What option are left for me?

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

Hair loss has many causes, including stress, medications, autoimmune, genetic, trauma, etc. Medical treatments can work and options would include finasteride (propecia), minoxidil (rogaine), PRP (platelet rich plasma), laser light therapy, and vitamins. It is often uncertain which medical therapy will help which patient and so a combination of therapies is typically recommended to maximize benefit. A hair transplant is a surgical option and is appropriate for certain conditions and individuals. 
The goal of a hair transplant is to provide fuller coverage while preserving a natural appearance. An assessment takes into account such factors as the apparent thickness and curl of your donor hairs, the color contrast between your scalp and hair, your hair loss pattern, your age, and many other factors. The state of the art technique is FUE (follicular unit extraction), performed with a hybrid blunt punch that minimizes graft transection while allowing for the use of the smallest possible punches to minimize donor site scarring while maximizing regrowth.
In your situation, I would wait a full year to see the final result. At that time, assuming you have enough donor supply, you would be eligible for a revision hair transplant with proper hairline design. 
Gary Linkov, MD
Hair Specialist
Manhattan

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I advise all my patients to wait a full year to see full results of a transplant. Be patient and wait a few more months and see how it looks. If you aren’t pleased then see a doctor and explore your options. It will depend on your donor area having a sufficient amount of hair should you need a revision. Best of luck to you.Dr. T

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