This chart describes the expected course for an average patient in the two years following Follicular Unit Transplant. As every patient is unique, the chart serves only as a guide and some variance around the information presented should be expected. With the exception of the stubble of transplanted hair and some faint redness, the transplant should not be visible after the first week.
TIME AFTER TRANSPLANT
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HAIR GROWTH AND TRANSPLANTED AREA |
Next Day |
Area is kept moist by using the GraftCyte Follicle Spray |
2-3 Days |
Scabbing starts to fall off. Some redness may be present and some minimal swelling may appear on forehead. Hair is very gently washed twice a day starting two days after the procedure following the instructions provided. |
| 5 Days |
Any remaining scabbing can be gently removed in the shower. |
1 Week |
Redness is minimal to absent. Any swelling is gone. |
2 Weeks |
Looks and feels like a 4-day-old beard. |
2-8 Weeks |
Transplanted hair is shed as the follicles enter a dormant phase. This is a completely normal process. |
2-4 Months |
Some new hair will begin to emerge from the scalp. This new hair will appear thin but will thicken over time. |
3-6 Months |
Transplanted hair begins to become more noticeable and by the sixth month, substantial new growth will be evident. |
8 Months |
Hair can be groomed but still remains fairly thin and fine as new hair continues to grow and thicken. |
8-12 Months |
Patient may consider additional density and coverage and is evaluated for a possible second procedure. |
1 Year |
90% of the final appearance of procedure is usually present. |
1-2 Years |
Additional fullness may be experienced during the second year. The hair is permanent and can be styled and groomed in any manner. |
