Recovery and hair growth

Each hair follicle has a three-stage growth cycle: the hair follicles alternately go through growth, stabilization, and shedding. The full result is achieved 9 to 12 months after the procedure, so we need to be patient after a hair transplant.

The first ten days after the procedure

A hair transplant takes about 6 to 8 hours per treatment day, and after about 6 to 10 days the scabs fall off and the scalp heals naturally, except for certain skin types which may remain slightly red in the transplanted area sometimes for a few more days.

Four to six months

Transplanted hair begins to grow gradually 4 to 6 months after the hair transplant. This period may vary from person to person. Initially, the hair will be thin, short, and lack color.

First month up to three months

One month after the hair transplant, you return to a natural appearance and no one in your social circle will notice a difference. The tips of the transplanted hair will fall out (sometimes partially) from the second month up to the third month. ‘Shock loss,’ the hair shedding experienced after a hair transplant, is the term for temporary hair loss that occurs after a certain period following the procedure. Don’t worry, this is temporary hair loss.

Shock loss does not start at the same time for every patient, and not everyone experiences it with the same intensity. Some people may experience it as early as three weeks after the procedure, while others may experience it much later. Hair loss may be significant or minimal. Some people may not experience any hair loss at all. The transplanted hair (hair follicles) may take time to fully recover. The hair that falls out is actually the hair that was transplanted along with the follicle from the donor area, while the transplanted follicle enters an adaptation phase and connects to blood supply. This is part of the process. Hair follicles begin to grow again after a period of three months.

Seven months up to one year

During the period of 7 to 12 months, the hair becomes thicker and stronger and gains a more natural appearance. The hairs in the crown area will continue to grow until the 18th month.