Hi, just today I had a second fue procedure to add density to one temple which didn't match the other after 12 months growth. The doctor didn't mention shedding might occur with the originally transplanted hairs, but immediately after the 2nd procedure this temple looks thinner than before. Is this normal? Surely they wouldn't fall out immediately? Possibly transected? I was quite happy with the original results, but the doc offered 200 grafts free of charge to balance the temples. Thanks
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December 18, 2016
Answer: You can have shock loss after surgery. If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor for a follow up exam.
It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results. If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor. It is not clear if your thinning will improve based on photos alone.
Nothing to expect in 8 weeks post op. Transplanted hairs start to visibly regrow between months 4-6. At month 6-9, you may expect to see growth for 80% of the transplants. Again, due to the random cycle of hair growth, not all grafts will start growing at the same time. Initially, the hair my ...
At 5 months you still have a ways to go in terms of hair growth. I wouldn't worry about the results you're seeing so far simply because some people grow a lot in the later months, leading up to the final product after about a year. And if you don't have side effects from Finasteride now...
