After the hair transplantation operation, the transplanted grafts go through several phases before achieving the best and desired results. After the hair transplantation procedure, there is a recovery period of about a year to see the final result of hair growth.
Below, we acquaint you with a timeline regarding the recovery phase after hair transplantation.
Recovery after hair transplantation
1-15 days after hair transplantation
In the initial days after the hair transplantation procedure, the patient may experience mild discomfort and itching in both the donor and transplant areas. These symptoms generally disappear within a few days, up to a week.
Redness and crusts on the scalp observed after the hair transplantation procedure usually disappear by the end of the second week.
15-30 days after hair transplantation
Approximately three weeks after the procedure, the patient may notice temporary shedding of transplanted hair. This is a normal condition due to the temporary resting phase, during which all transplanted hair follicles enter after each hair transplantation procedure.
1-2 months after the hair transplantation procedure
Within the first few months after the operation, the patient can expect to see new hair growth. This new hair growth cycle varies from patient to patient, but the new hair will be noticeable approximately three months after the procedure. New hair follicles may not necessarily grow evenly, but they will all eventually grow. Newly transplanted hair begins to thin out and gradually become denser over time.
3-6 months after hair transplantation
The patient can expect new hair growth up to five to six months after the procedure. Furthermore, this is also the phase where the patient will notice that the newly transplanted hair has significantly thickened.
6-10 months after hair transplantation
From 6 to 10 months, the patient can observe the most remarkable change since the initial procedure.
One year after the hair transplantation procedure
After a full year, the patient can expect to see the final results of the procedure. However, the recovery period may last longer than a year, especially when the transplantation is done on the top of the head.
In conclusion:
Now you know what to expect after a hair transplantation procedure. To achieve excellent results from a hair transplantation operation, following instructions and realistic expectations are as important as the procedure itself. For this reason, even if the patient knows what to expect, they should still be followed up by the clinic after the procedure.