Signs of early growth after a FUE hair transplant?

Question

Hey guys, I had an FUE transplant 6 weeks ago whereby I received 1500 grafts to fix a receding Norwood 2 hairline, and to lower it a few centimeters as well. I've gone through the shedding phase where about 90% of my transplanted hairs have fallen out. But recently, I've been noticing tiny, white/clear hairs sprouting where I received my transplanted grafts. I've been using minoxidil since the 2nd week post-op, and was just wondering if this is a sign of early growth?

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello, good question. Everyone’s hair grows at different rates, some even start as early as 1 month. It sounds like you have early growth.

Gaurang Krishna, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Everyone experience different timeline of hair growth,  shedding phase last for about 3 months post op however some doesn't shed much , in your case unsheded must have start growing,, which is ok and a sign of early growth.

Taleb Barghouthi, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

In some cases, the non shed hairs remain intact and start growing and can be tnoticed in the first month. If that's the case then it is early growth.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

In some patients, we can see growth as early as one month after the hair transplant. If it keeps growing then it is early growth

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