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

Hair growth begins at around the 4-6 month mark. The grow really begins to build over the 6-9 months. The final results of before and after are best appreciated at the 1 year mark.

From the 3rd month, you will feel that the new hair begins to grow.The regrowth will be slow till 6 months. At first the hair will still be fine and sparse but in the long run, they will take thickness and density after 6 months. The final result will be at 12 months.

Time line of hair transplant
Transplanted hair are slow to grow . Naturally they take time to grow fully .
Stages of hair growth after hair transplant
1) Dormant phase ( 0-4 months) . In this period hair sheds , typically no hair growth is seen in this period , however some patients may skip this shedding phase ,which is all normal infact you will see results sooner. Also if you haven't sheded in the 1st month , you may experience hair shedding in the next as this period last for 3 to 4 months.
2) Emergent phase (4-8 months) when the look changes, normally 80%of transplanted hair grow by this time. Crown hair can be slowest to appear .
3) maturation phase -(8-12 months) .New hair thicken and become denser