In general, when would you say the most growth occurs after FUE hair transplants?

Hair loss has many causes, including stress, medications, autoimmune, genetic, trauma, etc. Medical treatments can work and options would include finasteride (propecia), minoxidil (rogaine), PRP (platelet rich plasma), laser light therapy, and vitamins. It is often uncertain which medical therapy will help which patient and so a combination of therapies is typically recommended to maximize benefit. A hair transplant is a surgical option and is appropriate for certain conditions and individuals.

The goal of a hair transplant is to provide fuller coverage while preserving a natural appearance. An assessment takes into account such factors as the apparent thickness and curl of your donor hairs, the color contrast between your scalp and hair, your hair loss pattern, your age, and many other factors. The state of the art technique is FUE (follicular unit extraction), performed with a hybrid blunt punch that minimizes graft transection while allowing for the use of the smallest possible punches to minimize donor site scarring while maximizing regrowth.

In your situation, I would agree with your estimates.

Gary Linkov, MD

Hair Specialist

Manhattan

Hi There,
FUE hair transplantation is a good option to restore hair volume to the scalp and beard. Once the follicle is transplanted to the desired site, the follicle and hair will immediately be noticeable. However, in the first few months after transplantation, the hair shaft may fall out. The follicle, however, will remain. It will take time for the hair to regrow. For this reason, most hair restoration surgeons say that growth will start around months 3-6. Hair will continue to grow at approximately 1cm per month (rates differ based on the person) and full results are seen at around the 1 year mark.
Hope that helps!

Hello and thank you for your question. Growth rates differ from person to person, but in general your estimates are close. It takes about a year to have full growth. Best wishes.
Dr. T