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Pokemon · 15 hours ago

When does the transplanted hair usually shed and start growing back

I am trying to get a clear picture of the growth timeline after the procedure. Most aftercare information mentions that the transplanted hair will shed, but it does not specify the expected window for that phase or when new growth is supposed to become visible.

What sequence do clinics normally describe for the shedding period and the start of new growth? Does the timeline remain the same across different areas of the scalp, or does it vary?

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fritzo · 15 hours ago
Clinic materials generally describe three stages. Shedding takes place from week 2 through week 6. A resting period follows until approximately month 3. Visible growth then begins between month 3 and month 4, with continued thickening through month 12. The crown is commonly noted as trailing the hairline by one to two months.
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Pokemon OP · 15 hours ago
So month 3 to 4 is the point where new hairs are expected to become visible in most of the treated area?
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fritzo · 15 hours ago
Yes. Month 3 to 4 is the standard window for the start of visible growth. The frontal zone often shows activity slightly earlier. The crown is usually listed as reaching the same stage four to eight weeks later.
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kettlecorn · 15 hours ago
The month 3 to 4 start is an average rather than a fixed date for every graft. Individual follicles leave the resting phase at different times. Some produce visible hair near the end of month 2 while others remain dormant until month 5. Clinics use the 3 to 4 month range because it covers the period when the majority of grafts have begun growing. Density continues to increase after that point as more follicles activate and the new hairs thicken. The slower pace of the crown is consistent across most published timelines because of lower blood supply in that region.
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