Hair transplantation is a surgical process wherein individual hair follicles are taken from the back and side of the scalp that is called the “donor area” and planted in the bald area called the “recipient area”. A hair transplant is primarily used to treat male pattern baldness. 

Patience after hair transplant as it requires some time for recovery, healing and for growth of new hair follicles. Mostly asked common question is how much time does it take for the hair to regrow. During the period of recovery, the fruits of waiting may reach up to a year. 

The surgeon will take consent from the patient about the shape of the hairline which would be noticeable after the surgery. The outline of the hairline would give the patient a clear picture of hair growth and the final results.

After hair transplant the scalp will remain tender, pain, discomfort the surgeon will prescribe you with some medications. These symptoms wear away gradually with time.

During the first two weeks after hair transplant surgery hair shedding is noticeable that it is normal no worries only hair is shedding the follicular root is secure and intact. Shedding creates a way for new hair growth that will grow to be stronger and healthy. Surgeons prescribe minoxidil to improve hair growth after hair transplant.

There are approximate hair growth patterns seen after transplantation 10% of hairs are seen in 3 weeks on the transplanted area, around 3 months hairs start to regrow,80% hair growth is seen around 6 months of time, at around 8 months a drastic growth in the hair growth is visible, full growth is noticeable around 12 or 18 months. Hair growth in the front will appear between 12 -15 months and in the crown area between 18 – 20 months.  

Results vary from patient to patient, be careful while choosing a surgeon for hair transplant the skill and experience really matters. Good care and proper follow up after hair transplant is the success of the hair transplant.