Regular Member nervous Posted July 6, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2007 but first my post-op progress- it has been a slow journey. it took alomst six months for my scar to heal and now I think I have gotten 80% of my native hair back after six months. But I am no where close to the transformation that I have seen on others with the same amount of grafts. so at six months post-op, I have read some of you saying that if at 6 months its not there - then maybe time to get worried or after 6 months - most of the improvement is only in terms of thickening of hair and not new growth. So the question is about new hair growth post six month- could most of the new hair growth take place after six months in some cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nervous Posted July 6, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2007 but first my post-op progress- it has been a slow journey. it took alomst six months for my scar to heal and now I think I have gotten 80% of my native hair back after six months. But I am no where close to the transformation that I have seen on others with the same amount of grafts. so at six months post-op, I have read some of you saying that if at 6 months its not there - then maybe time to get worried or after 6 months - most of the improvement is only in terms of thickening of hair and not new growth. So the question is about new hair growth post six month- could most of the new hair growth take place after six months in some cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wanthairs Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Nervous.... I have heard of some people taking upto 9 months to see any growth. My doctor told me it would take me upto 4 months but I could speed it up using minoxidil on the recipient area. I am 9 weeks post op and I have some minor growth occuring. Who was your doctor and how many grafts did you recieve? I would not be worried yet if I were you. There are some slow growers. It generally takes 18 months for the fully final result to occur, with some people reporting improvements still occuring at 2 years post op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted July 6, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hi , I posted this about 6 months ago or so based on my 2 Ht's ( hadn't had the 3rd when I wrote this) Here is my take on growth Month 1 - Question ? What did I do? Month 2 - Are these things normal to happen? Month 3 - Impatience/doubt(no growth & scar concern) Month 4 - Same... This didn't work Month 5 - DOUBT!! I got ripped off Month 6 - Hope! I see something (scar fading) Month 7 - Elation! Growth and small results Month 8 - Happiness & compliments ( people notice) Month 9 - Same Month 10 - God I should have done this sooner!!! Damn it looks good Month 11 - I want another!! Month 12 - WOW, what a difference ( #2 is scheduled) Be patient! JOBI JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 nervous, Eveyrone is different and growth times are variable. I think you should be seeing, at the very least, SOME growth by 6 months, but for some, growth rates take longer than others. Who was your doctor again? How many grafts did you receive? Have you posted any pictures before/immediately post op/current? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nervous Posted July 7, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 7, 2007 ok thanks to all for the reply. My doc is reputable but I dont want to put his name out. no need to start the controversy unless really needed. i had 2700 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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