Month 1
Scabs are gone and the area has calmed. Short hairs may be visible. Towards the end of the month shock loss may start.
Month 2
Shock loss is at its most visible and the area can look as it did before the procedure. This is when most patients worry most; the roots are in place and resting.
Months 3–4
New hairs start to grow, fine and sparse. Small pimple-like bumps sometimes appear; most settle on their own.
Months 5–6
The number and thickness of hairs increase clearly. Many patients start to notice the change now.
Months 7–9
Density and thickness keep increasing. As the hair grows longer the shape looks more natural.
Month 12
Most of the result is visible and the check-up takes place. The crown may keep maturing until month 18.
What affects the result
- Donor quality and hair thickness
- Care in the first two weeks
- Smoking and general health
- Whether loss of existing hair continues
See the hair transplant timeline for more.
Sources
This guide draws on the general sources and regulations below.
- A hair transplant can give you permanent, natural-looking results · American Academy of Dermatology
- Hair transplant · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
The information on this site is general and does not replace an examination or diagnosis.
