I had an FUE hair transplant 8.5 months ago,I still have some stubble hairs 1-2mm long that dont seem to grow.I am worried.

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I am 8.5 months post FUE, my right side of my hairline is good but left side still has some stubble short hairs 1-2mm long that dont seem to grow even after waiting for months,I tried pulling one of these stubble hairs and they came out very easily,will new hairs grow in place of these stubble hairs or are these the grafts that didnot take up?I am really worried.are these stubble short hairs the failed grafts?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to see your doctor for a recheck.  Without an exam it would be just guess work.  It can take more than 12 months to see full results.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your question. At 8.5 months post procedure, you probably are close to your 70 to 75% growth phase. Some of the hairs you feel that are not growing may possibly be hair stubbles that haven't been washed off properly. Make an appt to check with the clinic, to make sure you don't get ingrown hairs. Hope this helps.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have not seen the results on one side of your head, at 8 months you should have seen it. You might go back to your doctor and speak with your doctor about what may be a failure to grow

I had an FUE hair transplant 8.5 months ago,I still have some stubble hairs 1-2mm long that dont seem to grow.I am worried.

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