Should all recipient hairs be visible the first few weeks after procedure?

[zyzz]

After a hair transplant procedure, are all recipient hairs visible before they fall off after the first month? Or are there usually a percentage of grafts that doesn't have hair follicles extending past the scalp until a few months?

 

If they are all visible, should a patient be able to tell what their results will look like after a year?

[Blake Bloxham]

Zyzz,

 

In theory, the grafts should all be visible after the procedure. However, they may be short and difficult to visualize. They may also shed quickly. The post-operative appearance may give you some idea of what the results could look like, but it won't be overly accurate. The final result will look different.