When will my hair start to thicken after a hair transplant?

Question

My hair is growing well, but still a bit sparsely populated at the 7 month mark. When will it begin to thicken up?

Athanasios Christopoulos, MD · Answer

You 
have nearly reached your final result. Some people may need few more months in 
order to see it. Your hair normally might be at the same thickness as the donor 
area. Did your donor area have thick hair? If you are not happy with the hair 
density you probably might consider of a second hair transplantation stage. I 
would advise you to wait for another two or three months and then decide what 
you desire to do.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Generally hair starts
to grow within 2-3 months after a hair transplant and restore its thickness
within 6-12 months.  The density depends
on the thickness of your donor hair prior to the hair transplantation. If you
desire more fullness after 12 months, consider doing a follow up hair
transplantation procedure.  You should
also consult your transplant physician about the possible need to use FDA
approved hair loss medications such as topical minoxidil and finastride. Read
more on what to expect after a hair transplant below:

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It can take 6 to 12 months to see the results after a hair transplant surgery.  However everyone is different and if you think your results are not progressing it is always a good idea to follow up with your doctor.

Levent Acar, MD · Answer

The hair is growing up to 12-18 month, you should wait few months more to see the final result.

Robert S. Houser, DO · Answer

After transplantation, the transplanted hairs often shed at a month, then begin to regrow a new hair at 3 months.  That process gains speed though months 6 an 9, so you're still in the midst of regrowth.  Don't pass judgement on your surgery until you are a year out.  If you have concerns, certainly go back to your hair transplant surgeon and be re-evaluated.  Good luck!

When will my hair start to thicken after a hair transplant?

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Answer: When hair start to thicken after a hair transplant?

Answer: When hair start to thicken after a hair transplant?

Answer: It can take up to a year

Answer: It can take up to a year

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When will my hair start to thicken after a hair transplant?

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Answer: When hair start to thicken after a hair transplant?

Answer: When hair start to thicken after a hair transplant?

Answer: It can take up to a year

Answer: It can take up to a year

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