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How to distinguish native hair regrowth from transplanted hairs?

After an FUE hair transplant, is it always – or almost always - possible tell the difference between native hairs and transplanted hairs – specifically when the transplanted hairs FIRST start growing? In other words, when transplanted hair starts growing for the first time (after initial shed), does it always have a strange appearance – such as being more light in color, or more weak, wispy and curly? Or does it sometimes start growing and look thick and mature – just like healthy native hairs?

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Dr. Farhanahmed Contractor, DO
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Answered on Feb 24, 2023
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Epameinondas Bonaros, MD

I recommend you schedule a consultation with a qualified and experienced hair transplant surgeon in your area. In this stage, the best results are often achieved with a combination of hair transplant surgery and finasteride and minoxidil treatment.

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Jonathan Huber, MD

You are still in the earliest phases of your growth. Some of the hairs that have already grown in will continue to thicken. New hairs may still emerge. It's important to wait 12-15 months before assessing the final results of your surgery.

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Epameinondas Bonaros, MD

Approximately 80% of the new hairs have fully penetrated the scalp after eight months, while the result is around 60%-70% mature. Some patients grow quicker, and many also grow slower. Just because you find yourself behind the curve does not mean your result will be worse. It just means it may...

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Epameinondas Bonaros, MD

At this point, the majority of the transplanted hair has already grown, but not matured. The maturation of transplanted hair refers to its darkening, thickening, and normalizing. I would suggest waiting a few more months. For some patients, it will take longer for the hairs to emerge and mature...

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Ekrem Keskin, MD - Account Suspended

Hi Mattgvt11,Before the operation and during post-operation, you cannot drink alcohol at all. Anyway, you can be patient to drink alcohol.

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Epameinondas Bonaros, MD

Our clinic recommends patients refrain from any physical exercise, besides walking, for a week. It is essential to allow your new follicles to heal correctly. After two weeks, it is safe to perform intense activities again, including weightlifting. In any case, I would advise you to speak with...

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