A few questions for after the hair transplant

[tokerutaichou]

Hello everyone,

I just got a hair transplant two weeks ago, so now I'm starting to research what will happen and how I should take care of my hair now.

I'd be very glad if anyone could answer some questions I have:

1. The transplanted hair feels somewhat 'rougher' than my surrounding, native hair. Do you know why, and when it will go back to normal? Or maybe it's just my imagination since the area is still numb?

2. In their progress photos, most people comb their transplanted hair in the front upwards, which looks very odd and unnatural to me. Is there some reason behind this beyond personal preference? Or does it somehow happen naturally with transplanted hairs?

3. How long should I wait until my first haircut, and is there a recommendation on the interval between haircuts, and on how long I should keep my hair?

4. Most people I know who had a hair transplant told me that they were told to take multivitamins and such following the surgery. I even started taking biotin because of that. However, the clinic that did my hair transplant (Dr. Bicer) did not tell me anything about that, nor did most people here mention anything about it. What do you think?

5. I have been taking finasteride for a few years. Is there any benefit in continuing? I am a Norwood 6-7. Likewise, I'm considering to start using minoxidil. Note that I will still require another transplant in the future, mainly to cover my crown area.

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited July 16, 2021 by tokerutacihou

[Melvin- Admin]

Can you post some pictures it’s hard to answer all of these questions without pictures.

[tokerutaichou]

5 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

Can you post some pictures it’s hard to answer all of these questions without pictures.

Here: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/60525-3790-grafts-fue-nw6-7-by-dr-ozlem-bicer-02072021/

[tokerutaichou]

Bump. Can anyone help me?

[MachoVato]

1. The transplanted hair feels somewhat 'rougher' than my surrounding, native hair. Do you know why, and when it will go back to normal? Or maybe it's just my imagination since the area is still numb?

- That's normal. It will likely fall out and new hair grows. Even then, new hair can take a year before it really matures and feel natural.

 

2. In their progress photos, most people comb their transplanted hair in the front upwards, which looks very odd and unnatural to me. Is there some reason behind this beyond personal preference? Or does it somehow happen naturally with transplanted hairs?

- It's just preference. It's a modern male style to comb up. But for progress photos, people are showing the hairline. We want to see the density and naturalness.

 

3. How long should I wait until my first haircut, and is there a recommendation on the interval between haircuts, and on how long I should keep my hair?

- Refer to Bicer on this. I wouldn't touch your donor for a month. Your recipient area needs more care. I but mine at 1 month, but only with scissors (not clippers).

 

4. Most people I know who had a hair transplant told me that they were told to take multivitamins and such following the surgery. I even started taking biotin because of that. However, the clinic that did my hair transplant (Dr. Bicer) did not tell me anything about that, nor did most people here mention anything about it. What do you think?

- Supplements are a good idea, not a deal breaker. They won't stop genetics and if they really worked no one would need a transplant. But most people take biotin to speed up hair growth.

 

5. I have been taking finasteride for a few years. Is there any benefit in continuing? I am a Norwood 6-7. Likewise, I'm considering to start using minoxidil. Note that I will still require another transplant in the future, mainly to cover my crown area.

- Most will say take finasteride the rest of your life. It keep your native hair from falling out. But you've lost most of it already. And it doesn't really impact your transplanted hair. So it's up to you, but I would ask Bicer her opinion.

[tokerutaichou]

7 minutes ago, MachoVato said:

1. The transplanted hair feels somewhat 'rougher' than my surrounding, native hair. Do you know why, and when it will go back to normal? Or maybe it's just my imagination since the area is still numb?

- That's normal. It will likely fall out and new hair grows. Even then, new hair can take a year before it really matures and feel natural.

 

2. In their progress photos, most people comb their transplanted hair in the front upwards, which looks very odd and unnatural to me. Is there some reason behind this beyond personal preference? Or does it somehow happen naturally with transplanted hairs?

- It's just preference. It's a modern male style to comb up. But for progress photos, people are showing the hairline. We want to see the density and naturalness.

 

3. How long should I wait until my first haircut, and is there a recommendation on the interval between haircuts, and on how long I should keep my hair?

- Refer to Bicer on this. I wouldn't touch your donor for a month. Your recipient area needs more care. I but mine at 1 month, but only with scissors (not clippers).

 

4. Most people I know who had a hair transplant told me that they were told to take multivitamins and such following the surgery. I even started taking biotin because of that. However, the clinic that did my hair transplant (Dr. Bicer) did not tell me anything about that, nor did most people here mention anything about it. What do you think?

- Supplements are a good idea, not a deal breaker. They won't stop genetics and if they really worked no one would need a transplant. But most people take biotin to speed up hair growth.

 

5. I have been taking finasteride for a few years. Is there any benefit in continuing? I am a Norwood 6-7. Likewise, I'm considering to start using minoxidil. Note that I will still require another transplant in the future, mainly to cover my crown area.

- Most will say take finasteride the rest of your life. It keep your native hair from falling out. But you've lost most of it already. And it doesn't really impact your transplanted hair. So it's up to you, but I would ask Bicer her opinion.

Thank you very much for your detailed answers!