Is this how 10k grafts are supposed to look 7 months post op? (Photo)

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Hey there, I am a 28 year old female who recently had a neograft procedure back in January. I'm 7 months in, and I feel really duped and depressed. I have certain bald patches and keep telling myself it's probably slow growth, but I doubt it. Doctor said it was 10k grafts and I don't believe it anymore. Am I being too quick to judge and are there late bloomers like (hopefully) myself? Thanks :)

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to have these thin areas 7 months after a hair transplant. At this time, I would closely follow-up with your hair transplant surgeon so that he/she is aware of the potential problem and can offer you solutions. Regarding the number of grafts (10,000), it sounds like a lot, but that is a question only your surgeon can answer.

Vincent Gardner, MD · Answer

Hi Gorgeous618063,I reviewed your photos and It is hard to say what kind of result you have unless you post both before and after photos. I assume the pics you posted are only the after photos. You can see some growth noting the numerous small hairs. I will say that 10,000 grafts is a large amount of grafts. Maybe they meant 10,000 hairs which would be around 3,000 grafts. How many hair transplant sessions did you have? In our practice I would say an average for FUE procedure is between 2-3000 grafts per session. So if you had 10,000 grafts I would assume you had several sessions. You definitely need to have a discussion with your provider and explain your concerns. It can take up to a year to see the final result from a HT procedure. Most patients experience thickening over time as the grafts settle in. I always tell my patients to expect a final result around a year. Hope this helps.

H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

I am puzzled why a 28 year old would need hair replacement.  It is doubtful that you had 10,000 grafts. Don’t give up hope just yet, there’s always a chance that the grafts will start growing.  Give it 2-3 months and check in with us.  Wish you all the best.

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