After two months of a FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant, you should start to see the first signs of new hair growth. In most cases, people experience some shedding of existing hair during the first two months, which is natural and expected post procedure.
After two months, most people notice a significant amount of new hair growth at the hairline, with many also noticing an increase in volume and density in other areas.
However, the process of hair growth and maturation after a hair transplant takes several months to complete. It typically takes three to four months for the new grafts to implant and begin growing, and it can take anywhere from four to nine months for the total results to be realized.
After the two-month mark, you may need to perform regular monthly check-ins with your doctor and/or stylist to ensure the transplanted hair is growing and thriving as expected.
By following your hair doctor’s post-operative instructions and maintaining regular check-ins, you can expect your results to continue progressing as the months go by. Additionally, hair transplantation is a long-term solution.
The new hair follicles should provide you with a full and natural-looking result for years to come.
Can hair grafts fall out after 2 months?
No, hair grafts will not usually fall out after 2 months; it typically takes at least 3 to 6 months for new transplanted hairs to begin to grow. After about 6 months, a person will be able to see some hair growth and the full results of the transplant should be apparent in about a year.
In some cases, the transplanted hair can fall out during the first few weeks after a procedure due to shock loss, but this is temporary. If the hair grafts do not appear to start to grow within the expected time frame, then it is important to contact the doctor or surgeon who performed the procedure and discuss any potential issues.
How long after hair transplant can grafts fall out?
It can take around 9 to 12 months after a hair transplant procedure before the grafted hair follicles will begin to shed naturally. Hair transplant procedures involve taking hair follicles from one part of the head and implanting them into balding or thinning areas.
After a few weeks, the newly transplanted hair will start to grow in a dense pattern.
Follicle shedding is a natural cycle of hair shedding and re-growth, and for hair that has been transplanted, this process can take a bit longer. During the first month after a hair transplant, the grafted hair follicles may begin to shed in a process termed ‘shock shedding’.
It is perfectly normal for the grafted hair follicles to shed during this time frame. During the following months, the grafted hair will settle in and gradually grow stronger and in stronger numbers.
By 8-12 months post-surgery, the grafted follicles should not be shedding anymore; however, it can vary greatly from patient to patient depending on the type of hair transplant procedure they had and the health of the individual’s scalp.
Furthermore, it can take up to 18 to 24 months post-surgery before all the transplanted hair has completely settled into the scalp and all the shock shedding has completely stopped.
What should a hair transplant look like at 3 months?
At 3 months after a hair transplant, you should start to notice healing and some hair regrowth. The donor (donor area) and recipient (recipient area) sites should have healed completely and the transplanted hairs should have shed their protective crusts and started to grow.
Generally, at this stage you should expect approximately 10-15% of the transplanted hairs to have regrown. The hair will also be in the telogen phase which means it will appear quite thin. This is normal and you should start to notice the transplanted hairs to become thicker and fuller as the anagen phase takes effect in the next 6-12 months.
In terms of the donor area, most people will have returned to their pre-surgery state with no visible signs of the procedure. You may still face some localized swelling or inflammation in the donor area depending on the individual, the technique used and the severity of the procedure.
It’s important to keep in mind that everyone is different and the healing and regrowth process can vary quite significantly between individuals. It’s essential to discuss any questions or concerns you have with your surgeon to ensure that you have realistic expectations of the results.
How many months after hair transplant do you see results?
It typically takes several months to see the full results of a hair transplant. In general, you will begin to see some new growth around three to four months after the procedure, with the most noticeable changes occurring around the six-month mark.
At this point, about 60-80% of the transplanted hair should have grown in. The remaining 20–40% of the follicles should follow in the months after. By about nine to 12 months after your procedure, you should be able to see the final results.
It’s important to remember that the timeline for full results may vary from person to person.
How long after FUE do you see results?
It typically takes about three months for the grafts to settle into their natural pattern and for the appearance of the area to become more consistent. The recipient zones will generally look close to their final result in four to six months following the FUE procedure.
However, the full head of hair with a full, healthy look may take up to nine months to a year to be achieved. Individual cases may vary as healing habits and lifestyle choices may impact the results.
With a proper FUE hair restoration procedure, success rates are usually very high, and the final results can be expected in a year’s time.
How long until hair grafts are secure?
The process of securing a hair graft is called graft fixation and it can vary in time depending on the type of technique used. Generally, a surgeon will use either a suture-less technique or a suture technique to secure the grafts into the scalp.
When using a suture-less technique, the grafts are typically held in place with a specialized solution, and this process is usually complete within 1-2 hours. Some surgeons may choose to use surgical staples or tissue adhesive to secure the grafts instead of the solution.
When using a suture technique, the grafts are held in place with fine sutures and this process can take up to 4-6 hours. It is important to note that these sutures are not permanent and are typically removed within 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
Overall, the process of securing hair grafts depends on the method chosen by the surgeon, but generally the grafts will be considered secure within 1 to 6 hours after the procedure.
How do you know if a graft is lost?
If a graft is lost, it can be identified based on a number of factors. First, the graft site may appear more noticeable than before grafting. If the graft was a skin graft, the recipient will often notice a change in texture and color of the new skin.
The area may appear reddish, rough, and scaly, and will often be tender or painful. If the graft was an organ or tissue graft, the recipient will likely notice any changes in the organ or tissue functions.
For instance, they may experience decreased vision if the graft was to their eye, or they may have a decrease in organ function if the graft was to a kidney or liver. Additionally, the recipient may experience graft-versus-host disease if the graft was from a donor.
The recipient may also notice signs of infection such as fever, swelling, pus formation, or redness at the graft site. In any case, medical evaluation is necessary to determine if a graft has been lost.
Why am I losing my transplanted hair?
One of the most common causes is a form of shock loss, which is a reaction of the hair follicles to the trauma of the transplantation process. In some cases, shock loss can cause an initial shedding of the transplanted hairs which is temporary and the hair should grow back in a few months.
Other potential causes of losing transplanted hair may include the wrong placement of the grafts, improper aftercare, infections, hair thinning caused by an underlying medical condition, or an adverse reaction to any medications that you may be taking.
An experienced medical professional should be able to help you determine the cause and find an appropriate solution.