Hair regrowth: how long does a hair transplant take to grow?
Planning to get a hair transplant surgery, yet feeling tormented with a lot of questions? This blog section is for you!
One of the most asked questions after having underwent hair transplant surgery is how long does it take for the hair to fully grow back?
You will find in the following how the whole process of hair regrowth after your hair transplantation goes in the months that follow the intervention:
Here is what will happen in the next days following your surgery:
- Three days after the intervention: scabs accumulated on your scalp will start falling out; and you will therefore be able to take a shower and clean your hair.
- Three weeks after your hair transplant: you will notice that transplants start to fall out. This should not worry you in any way; it is a normal process of post-surgery. Your hair will also loose density and thickness.
- Eight to twelve days after your hair transplant: it is starting from these weeks that hair regrowth commences. Indeed, after loosing your transplants, hair regrowth will start to happen very naturally.
- Six months after your hair transplant: it is the regrowth phase of transplanted follicles. A significant part of the head will be covered with newly transplanted hair.
- One year after your hair transplant: the newly transplanted hair has fully grown and the patient may appreciate the final results of the surgery.
It is important to note that in order for hair regrowth to occur in the most adequate conditions, the patient has to respect the doctor’s recommendations to the letter. It is also important not to worry or stress when the patient notices that their transplanted hairs have fallen out during the first few months following the surgery as this is a very natural phenomenon; and part of the steps that follow hair transplantation.
Contrarily to what most people think, the results of hair transplantation are not immediate and the patient has to wait in order to rejoice the final results of their surgery. The process of hair regrowth after the surgery will naturally go on for a few months until the totality of the scalp is covered; and you will therefore be able to enjoy your dense and thick hair.
It is also recommended to wait until the transplanted hair has fully grown before deciding to pay the hairdresser a visit. After that, you may be able to get the haircut you wished.
You will need to avoid direct sun exposure and the use of hair products for at least 6 months; especially the ones that contain chemicals like hair gel. This can seriously damage your scalp and newly transplanted hairs.
Regarding hair washing, you should not scratch or rub your hair too hard when washing it; especially during the first few weeks that follow your hair transplantation. It is recommended to wash your hair gently and avoid the use of shampoos that contain chemicals.
One of the most asked questions after having underwent hair transplant surgery is how long does it take for the hair to fully grow back?
You will find in the following how the whole process of hair regrowth after your hair transplantation goes in the months that follow the intervention:
Steps and timeline of hair regrowth
It is possible to start seeing results of the surgery a few days after the intervention; however, the patient has to wait for a few months to rejoice the final results; until the hair scalp has gained its final aspect.Here is what will happen in the next days following your surgery:
- Three days after the intervention: scabs accumulated on your scalp will start falling out; and you will therefore be able to take a shower and clean your hair.
- Three weeks after your hair transplant: you will notice that transplants start to fall out. This should not worry you in any way; it is a normal process of post-surgery. Your hair will also loose density and thickness.
- Eight to twelve days after your hair transplant: it is starting from these weeks that hair regrowth commences. Indeed, after loosing your transplants, hair regrowth will start to happen very naturally.
- Six months after your hair transplant: it is the regrowth phase of transplanted follicles. A significant part of the head will be covered with newly transplanted hair.
- One year after your hair transplant: the newly transplanted hair has fully grown and the patient may appreciate the final results of the surgery.
It is important to note that in order for hair regrowth to occur in the most adequate conditions, the patient has to respect the doctor’s recommendations to the letter. It is also important not to worry or stress when the patient notices that their transplanted hairs have fallen out during the first few months following the surgery as this is a very natural phenomenon; and part of the steps that follow hair transplantation.
Some recommendations regarding hair transplants:
The most important value to arm yourself with after your hair transplant surgery is «patience».Contrarily to what most people think, the results of hair transplantation are not immediate and the patient has to wait in order to rejoice the final results of their surgery. The process of hair regrowth after the surgery will naturally go on for a few months until the totality of the scalp is covered; and you will therefore be able to enjoy your dense and thick hair.
It is also recommended to wait until the transplanted hair has fully grown before deciding to pay the hairdresser a visit. After that, you may be able to get the haircut you wished.
You will need to avoid direct sun exposure and the use of hair products for at least 6 months; especially the ones that contain chemicals like hair gel. This can seriously damage your scalp and newly transplanted hairs.
Regarding hair washing, you should not scratch or rub your hair too hard when washing it; especially during the first few weeks that follow your hair transplantation. It is recommended to wash your hair gently and avoid the use of shampoos that contain chemicals.
