Got a 1400 graft HT (FUE) in July 2017. It’s been 7 months no shedding of new grafts and no growth either. Has the HT failed?

Question

-1100 grafts done on the crown -300 to “re-enforce” hair line -7 months post op -No shedding of grafts -No growth of grafts

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may take six to twelve months to appreciate the results of a hair transplant surgery.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

7 months is still early to say that your operaion is failed. The totaş result will be accurate between the 12-14 month. 7 months should give you 60%-70 percent of the growth.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Without before and current photos it would be difficult to answer your question.Typically by 7 months there is obvious growth.I would suggest following up with your surgeon-you might be surprised when you look at the pre-op photos at the actual progress.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

No growth at all at 7 months would certainly raise concerns. Have you tried contacting your clinics post op care department?

Rajesh Rajput, MD · Answer

Try to use some stimulation for the growth. LLLT, minoxidil, nutritional correction. In case this is delayed growth, you may be able to induce the follicles. It is very unusual to have no growth at all. Growth begins in 3-4 months and you have appreciable change along the hairline in 6-8 months.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

You should have begun to see results by 6 months. THe full results of the hair transplant would be seen by 1 year so hopefully your hair grows by then.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

It is still too early to tell. But discuss with your doctor, they should have before pictures that they can compare. They will also be able to determine if things are progressing the way that they should.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 7 months with no growth, I would consider this a failed hair transplant. If there was delayed growth, the some hair should have grown. I would go back and meet with your surgeon and ask him why it failed and what he/she is going to do about it. Most failed hair transplants are due to technical causes at the time of the surgery.

Got a 1400 graft HT (FUE) in July 2017. It’s been 7 months no shedding of new grafts and no growth either. Has the HT failed?

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