(FUE) Can I expect considerably more growth and thickening after month 8?

Question

I had a hair transplant (FUE) almost 8 months ago. I would grade it 6.5 (out of 10), as I can still see a clear difference between the new and old hair -see photo-. I was wondering, can I expect considerably more growth and thickening after month 8? What I have read online its that from month 8 the change is minimal.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

There maybe subtle changes between 8-12 months, but by 8 months the vast majority of hair growth has occurred.

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.

Sagar Patel, MD · Answer

You will not see drastic changes but as your hair grows out you will see improvement of the quality and strength and then Ofcourse the length of the new hair. While on a microscopic level this is only a slight improvement, on the before and after level you will get a considerable change.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello, good question. I understand your concern, you’ve waited 8 months to see growth and you aren’t completely happy with it. At 8 months you should be close to full growth. You could still have a small amount of growth up to 12 months then that’s it.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 8 months you should see fully 90+% of the end result and not expect much more to appear in the rest of the remaining year

(FUE) Can I expect considerably more growth and thickening after month 8?

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