I am planning to have FUE hair transplant in a year or so to improve my hair line. But, my concern is that I already have thin hair (less hair volume) and I am worried about getting it more thinner, since the hair grafts will be removed, where there will be no hair growth. I have been going through a minor hair fall for quite a period of time and I would love to know the procedures that would cease the hair fall, strengthen/thickens hair, generate hair growth, and give volume to my hair.
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December 8, 2022
Answer: Hair thinning? Englewood Cliffs NJ
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
In some cases, final results may take up to a year or more to fully manifest. Smoking can have a negative impact on blood circulation which disrupts optimal healing and hair growth.
The shedding at 8 months can happen rarely for the existing hairs. The hair will grow back. You need to contact your doctor so he can analyze that and recommend you a treatment.
For the transplanted hair will get thicker after 8 months post-op. the final result shows between 12-14 months.
You should plan on avoiding direct sun exposure for two weeks after your procedure, and apply sunscreen (minimum SPF of 30) for up to four months. This doesn’t mean you have to hole up in your house for the entire time. In fact, it is perfectly acceptable to spend time outdoors after a hair t...
