Why do I have such little hair after a 7000 graft hair transplant? (Photos)

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Hi everyone, I just did a FUE 7200 hair implanted: 2 weeks ago : I worry that my hair will look very thin and not enough Will I have more density after 3 months ? Many thanks for your answers

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

Its very unlikely that you had 7,000 hairs transplanted.  Usually its counted by grafts that are transplanted, and 1 graft typically has between 1-4 hairs.  I'd highly recommend patients to use common sense when given these outrageous and unreal graft counts.  Although my answer isn't politically correct, Im always confused how patients believe in these types of numbers.You will likely have to wait about 12 months for full results, however being told you had 7,000 hairs transplanted puts up such a red flag that its likely after 12 months you will have minimal results.  Be patient, see how you're results are, and if you are unhappy do the right research before a 2nd hair transplant.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

2 weeks is not a good time period to expect the hair growth. in order to see some good results you have to wait at least 5-6 months. The hair can shed, and after the 3rd month permanent hair will grow.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may take six to twelve months to appreciate the results of a hair transplant surgery.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Robert Niedbalski, DO · Answer

You may be correct that for optimal improvement you do not have enough coverage to achieve the results you are seeking. Hair restoration is a slow process and takes months to appreciate full benefit of a transplant. Some things you may want to consider to support the growth is ACell, PRP, and even a newer product called AmnioFix. These therapies are injected directly into the scalp and bolster follicle recovery and health. The follicle is the structure within the scalp that actually grows the hair. Some follicles grow 1, while others can grow as many as 4. As the follicle declines it will grow smaller hairs for a shorter period of time (a process called miniaturization) and eventually stop. Augmenting your surgery may give you a more robust response. I encourage you to follow up with your provider as you heal and remain open to adding more coverage in the future if you want more coverage.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Regrowing hair is thin, undersized and not bright untill 4-5 th months of hair transplant. İt's normal for new growing hair starting to get native characteristics, waviness, curl in first 4-5 months..This actually takes 10-13 months for hair to become full mature , as thick and bright as native hair.

Kapil Dua, MBBS, MS · Answer

It usually takes 6 to 7 months for 50% of the transplanted hair to come back, so this density would increase over a period of time and the best result should be expected around one year post surgery.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

Two weeks after a transplant there is little to see; typically you look the same as you did before surgery and will look the same for a few months until the grafts start growing.  It takes 8-12 month to get to your final results.  Give it at least eight months, and then if you are still concerned go see your surgeon to review photos and discuss your results.

Muhammad Jawad, MD · Answer

Almost 80% of transplanted grafts fall off with in 4 weeks of Hair Transplant and than it takes 6 to 10 months to get a good result....so still it' a long wait  .. the thing to be worried is your donor area....I am afraid after extraction of 7000 grafts, donor looks depleted....I hope it's not in your case...

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

It typically takes 6 to 8 months before 50% or so of a transplant result can be seen.  7000 grafts?  that seems awfully high as most of my scalp FUE procedures are around 2000 to 2400 grafts maximum, unless we are using body hairs in which case we can do more than 3000 grafts.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You used the term 7200 HAIRS not 7200 grafts. The average Caucasian has about 3500 grafts with 7500 hairs so if you want to use apples to apples comparison, then think grafts and ask your surgeon how many grafts you received.

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