6 months after combined FUT+FUE still slow/weak growth on the right side of the frontal area, what can I do? (Photo)

Question

This picture is 6 months post an HT procedure. Right side frontal area displays a weak/slow growth. Please note there are still small fine hairs in that area that have been in the same mode since few months. Will that smaller hairs grow and match other area in. Density and length. Also what can I do to give more strength and growth to such small fine hair.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

At 6 months your have 50% of the final aesthetic result as there will be a increase in shaft diameter. Be patient and assess results after a year.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Hey there,A PRP session may help hair growth. Continue hair growth supplements. Sometimes transplanted hairs take a little longer to grow.
Hope this helps.

Jai Bansal, MD · Answer

A few things to consider in such a situation:
First of all, it is a very common activity for one side of a hair transplant to growslower or "lag" when compared to the other. This is natural and everything shouldeven out by the 12 months mark.Secondly, are you taking any preventive medications? Patients sometimes tellsabout "thinning" of transplanted hair or one area of a transplant (particularly in aregion prone to progressive androgenic alopecia) growing poorly, and it is oftencaused by progressive loss of native hair surrounding the implanted grafts. Thisresults in an overall thinner appearance or the perception of poor yield.
Third, at 6 months, your grafts are only roughly 40% matured. This means growthrates are still different and new hairs may still appear thinner and "wiry." Becauseof this, it really is important to wait a full 12 months before fully evaluating theresult.
Hope this helps!

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

I don't want to alarm you but there are many variables that could be going on here. I do see the weaker growth on the right side as apposed to the left side. I hope this wasn't a technician issue where upon the left side was placed by an experienced technician and the right was placed by a less experienced technician. Or it could be simply that you need to scrub during a shampoo more aggressively as that there are hairs trapped that need to shed. 
But time will tell as it is still quite early post op to tell full growth at this time.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Be patient, you need to wait 6-8 more months for the final results. I have seen many patients with slow and uneven growth then full growth after that. Also are you in any medical hair loss treatment? This is VERY important to maintain your existing and non-transplanted hair. Good luck.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hair goes through a cycle of growth and comes in gradually after hair transplant. It may take up to one year to get the full results. You need to be patient and wait.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You must wait it out for a full 8 months when 80% of the growth can be seen grown to styling length

6 months after combined FUT+FUE still slow/weak growth on the right side of the frontal area, what can I do? (Photo)

Answers (8)

More FUE Hair Transplant Questions

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS

Answers (8)

More FUE Hair Transplant Questions

FUE and alcohol - Will this have an adverse affect on my results? I don’t normally drink a lot.

How soon after FUE can I shave my head with clippers?

Is hot showers/sweating ok 10 days after FUE transplant?

29 years old, FUE 1000 grafts (Photo)

I recently had FUE treatment done. I feel that my hairline in front should have been lower. 3,000 grafts were done (Photo)

Developed alopecia aerate after FUE near donor area. Dermatologist says apply Provate S lotion at night. Advice? (photos)

WE SEND PRETTY EMAILS

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS