Unnatural Direction of HT Hair

[generic1]

Is there anything to be done about this?

 

I went to a top 5 clinic, and 8 months in, I'm very disappointed that much of my new hair grows in an unnatural direction.

 

From the temples, a significant number of my transplanted hairs grow forward, pointing towards my face. Others straight point out, perpendicular to the skull, and don't follow the natural flow of my native hair. The same problem goes for the hairline. If I would've know this was going to be a problem, I'm not sure I would've taken the leap.

 

I'm thinking maybe using that high-powered relaxer stuff that African-american women use, but I don't have any experience with it.

 

Thoughts? Suggestions?

[hair_me_out]

Got some photos to show us?

[Megatron]

that is concerning. could it be that they were placed at the wrong angle by the technicians or is this another "X" factor we have to worry about? hopefully it's only temporary until the folicles mature.

[BigBill1234]

I have asked the same question. All my hairs grew, but they all stand straight up unless I style them. Kind of annoying.

[Megatron]

I've done searches on this topic.

 

Bad news - the incision made by your surgeon determines the direction the hair grows

 

Good news - don't be calling your surgeon to scream at them just yet, as it seems to be a common issue until the hair fully matures ~12-18m

[CuriousJungleGeorge]

One wishes this sort of possibility were raised by physicians during initial consultations. A lot is said about fine scars and the "gold standard" of follicular-unit transplantation, but things like bad direction and nappiness tend to be completely forgone from the conversation.