I am 5 and a half months after hair transplant. Is the progress normal? (Photos)

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I am 5 and a half months into a FUT hair transplant. I had about 2700 grafts implanted in the front and mid scalp. I have very low density in the transplanted area and frankly under bright light the transplanted area looks bald. In your experience is it quite common that people with such low density and coverage end up with a satisfactory result?

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.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

It is much too early to judge your result. Early growth has just started at the 3 month mark. At 6 months you will be at only about 50% growth, at 12 months you will be at roughly 90% growth. Remain patient and continue to follow your doctors post op care instructions.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

After a hair transplant, it is expected that the trasplanted hairs will shed, the recipent site will rest, then new growth will occur. Although some see regrowth at 4.5 to 5 months, the real growth occurs between 6-12 months. I have even seen improvement between months 12-18.  So, give it time. The next few months should be really enjoyable for you as the hair should come in thicker and thicker.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

You cannot make any conclusions on what your final results will be at 5 1/2 months after surgery.  It takes a good 8-12 months to get full growth and density.  Your results should improve dramatically over the next six months.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I always tell my patients that they can expect 80% of the growth in 8 months and 95% in one year. You must be patient

I am 5 and a half months after hair transplant. Is the progress normal? (Photos)

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