How Soon Can You See Hair Transplant Results?

Introduction

Hair has become an important part of our overall body part that defines our looks and appearances. Hair defines our personality and youthfulness. It is connected to us emotionally and physically. We know most of you face emotional and bodily breakdowns when your hair starts to fall suddenly. Hair fall occurs and depends on a lot of factors. 

Some of the factors can be because of your eating habits, your stress levels, your entire sleep cycle, and hormone changes after a certain age. But have you imagined that there is a permanent solution for your hair loss problems? Yes, you heard that right. The solution is hair transplantation. 

You might be wondering how long it takes for hair transplant results to show up. Read this article and get to know the time span. 

Step Wise Guide: Your Hair Transplant Journey 

Step 1: Healing begins within the first few days of your hair transplantation (Days 1-7)

In the first week, after you are done with your hair transplantation, your scalp will start getting tender and look like a sore, scabbing around the grated follicles. This indicates your hair has started the healing process. 

• In this period you need to follow your surgeon’s instructions for the hair transplant aftercare routine. 
• Be careful and gentle with your grafted area. Sleep on the other side to avoid any damage. 
• You will need to avoid direct sunlight. 

In the first week, you will experience certain changes. Scabbing and redness will show up, but this is a normal healing stage. Do not panic, and stay calm and positive during the entire process. Your hair will start growing only after a certain period, right now, your scalp and grafts will heal and absorb to normality. You can avoid distractions by reading, going to movies, or social gatherings. 

Step 2: Hair starts falling. This is called the shredding phase (Weeks 1-3)

Between the first to third week, you will notice a considerable hair fall. This is absolutely a normal phase and you don’t need to panic and get stressed about it. This is called the shredding process. It happens because your grafted follicles start resetting to normal hair. This shredding is also sometimes referred to as shock loss. 

• Shock loss occurs because your follicles are being adjusted to a new location and environment.
• This shedding is sometimes referred to as shock loss after hair transplant.
• You need to keep calm and positive.
• Do not touch your scalp at any cost and immediately consult your surgeon for any issues. 

Step 3: This is the dormant phase where you may require patience and calmness (Months 1-3)

In this phase, you experience that your hair growth is stagnant and not responding to a hair transplant. But this is normal and you need to keep it calm and have patience. 

• Please know that results in this phase are minimal or not visible. 
• Do not panic and take any step towards your hair.
• Keep calm and watch out for progress or any wrong indication. You can consult your surgeon immediately. 

Remember, if you are one of those expecting a result after 30 days or a month, you are wrong. It takes time; keep patience. 

Step 4: Your hair starts growing. This is the sprouting phase. (Months 3-6)

After approximately 3 months, or 90 days, you will start experiencing small, tiny hairlines popping through your scalp. This is the most exciting phase, as hair growth starts showing up and you can visibly see it. The tiny and soft hair will thicken over the weeks. Thickening of your hair can take up to 6 months to show. 

• Younger patients can see faster results, especially when following tips for best hair transplant results.
• If you have opted for the FUE method, then recovery and growth are faster. 
• Your scalp becomes healthier. 

You may experience:

• Patchy hair growth which is normal.
• Your hair may look soft and delicate but will thicken and mature in the coming weeks.
• The entire process will take between 3 to 6 months to show up. 

Step 5: You get thicker and fuller hair. This is the mature phase. (Months 6-12)

After 6 months, you will start seeing your hair grow fully and in a thicker way. This phase is the maturity of your hair.

• Ensure your transplanted hair lasts long by following your surgeon’s recommended care routine.
• Keep calm and follow your scalp and hair care routine given by your surgeon. 
• Avoid using any harmful or chemical product on your hair. Keep it simple and growing. 

Step 6: Outcome. Visible final results (Months 12-18)

You should know that the outcome would show up between 12 to 18 months. And it will depend from person to person and their overall age factors and hormonal factors. As a patient, you will see fuller, black, and thicker hair than you had earlier. This indicates your hair transplant has become a success. After this period, your hair will get the final texture and the required density. 

Testimonial: A real-world example case

Ravi was a patient who had a severe hair loss problem. And he sought our advice and went for a hair transplant. Today, Ravi, after 18 months, stands tall and handsome with full and thick hair. He recounts how low and sad he used to be earlier, but now he has regained his confidence. 

• Ravi followed his surgeon’s instructions.
• Ravi did take care of his scalp as recommended by his surgeon.
• Ravi had the patience and trusted the entire process. He saw the results and was happy now. 

Conclusion

You should by now understand that the hair transplantation process and after transplantation process require time and patience. From the beginning of the hair fall or shredding process to the outcome and final results, you will need to keep calm, follow surgeons’ recommendations, and take care of your scalp very well.

Once you keep patience and achieve the results, you will indeed be a happy and confident person. This is how it goes. 

What are you waiting for? Come get your hair transplant and become a confident personality. Call us Now.