How a Hair Transplant progress : A Comprehensive Guide

One of the most common questions hair transplant candidates ask is about the timeline for recovery and hair transplant result after completing an FUE hair transplant. For instance, you might want to know how much time you'll need to take off from work or how long it will take to see the final results. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive overview of these answers, accompanied by visuals.

As established, not all scalp hair grows simultaneously. Hair can be in different phases: growing, resting, or shedding, cycling on their own schedules. Transplanted hairs also follow this random cycle pattern.

Months 1st -2nd

The steps involved in hair transplant harvesting—scoring, extracting, dissecting, and transplanting donor hair—induce trauma to the follicles, causing them to enter the resting phase. As a result, most patients experience shedding, typically around 30-70% of hairs, about 6-8 weeks post-operation. In our UR-FUE technique, however, shedding is minimal.

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Months 3rd-4th

Around this time, the transplanted hairs begin to "germinate" beneath the skin. Initially, they are thin and sparsely distributed.

Sometimes, ingrown hairs may occur as red, raised, pimple-like bumps in the grafted area. There is no need to worry, as they typically resolve on their own over time. Applying warm compresses to the affected area can also help alleviate discomfort.

Months 6th -7th

Around this time, transplanted hairs begin to visibly regrow. By the 6th month, most patients can expect to see 50-60% growth of the transplanted hair. This phase typically enhances confidence in the procedure, as the transformation becomes noticeably visible. However, due to the random cycle of hair growth, not all grafts will start growing simultaneously. Initially, the hair may appear thinner and finer, gaining length and density as it matures.

?We typically observe nearly 90% regrowth within this timeframe, which generally indicates the outcome of the best hair transplant in Delhi, India. In certain cases, especially among female patients, this process may extend up to 18 months. The transplanted hairs will continue to lengthen over time.