Hair Growth Phases After Hair Transplantation

LONDON - Jan. 21, 2016 - PRLog -- Hair loss is a problem confronted by both men and women. Some try over-the-counter products, while some use hair accessories like hats to cover the bald spots. Hair transplantation is a process, which have effectively come out to be a viable solution to many. But knowing about the growth phase post surgery is important before you take the leap.

The Usual Percentage Of Hair Growth Post Surgery

There is 10% hair growth after 3 months, which is 20-30% in 4-5 months. You can witness 40-50% of hair growth within next 6-7 months, which shall continue to grow up to 60-70 in the upcoming 8-9 months and almost 80-90 % growth within 10-12 months.

Here is a chart to give you an idea of what to expect during the different stages of post operation recovery.

·       1-7 days- This phasecan be felt within the first 24 hours of the surgery. It is tolerable with the aid of medicines prescribed by the physicians. There is mild to moderate swelling on urge upper eyelid and the forehead area, which usually peaks in 48 hours.

There will be formation of scabs around the transplanted grafts from the first day to the end of the first week along with redness around the transplanted area.

·       8-14 days- The scabs are supposed to come off when this phase is entered. The stubbles of hair will appear within the second week in the noted area where the scabs were once. The treated areas can appear to be Pinkish to Redish. This is also the time to remove the sutures to see what the treatment is like.

·       3 weeks- The grafts enter a temporary dormant phase during this time, when the transplanted hair may start to shed. The transplanted hair may have fallen out with the end of third and fourth week. Hair shock can be witnessed by many patients (don’t worry as this is quite normal).

·       1-3 months- Patients experience various degrees of hair growth, with subtle stubbles around the second month and new hair growth within three months post surgery and the new hair growth.

·       4-6 months- The new hair should be approximately 1-2 inches in length. The hair shafts during this time will be thicker, allowing the patients to do some degree of styling.

·       7-10 months- Hair will now be thicker and longer, allowing the patients to adopt a new hair style. There will be over-all greater hair density as compared to the procedure opted for.

·       1 year- The maximum effect of hair transplant (http://www.hshairtransplant.co.uk/) procedure takes place. One could even experience a number of haircuts already with a new hair style with the end result appearing to be lasting and natural growth and look.