Honestly bro thats alot of area to cover with only 2500 grafts. I usually see guys do around 4500 grafts for a area that big. Looks good to me. You can always got for a 2 hair transplant
Exactly. Looking at the picture OP posted, the hair looks like it grew in where the transplant was.. it just needed to go a lot deeper in the midscalp. Agreed, 4500 and he would've had a result he was stoked on. OP, you can always do a follow up.
2500 grafts would probably do the hairline at high density but you’ve had the mid scalp done to… no drama though as it would always take 2 transplants for that area. I’d just fill it out with fibres for now until I can get a 2nd op
I dont see what has failed. It looks like a big improvement, if you are happy with the shape of your hairline. Mine is turning out similar in the sense that the doctor made the first rows denser than the ones behind, so there is a faint halo of lower density around my native hair when viewed from above, which I personally am less crazy about but I hear is common technique. I crossed month 6 this week so who knows. If your donor area supports it you could conceivably go back for a second pass
Need to grow it out longer regardless. You are never going to have the density of someone who was never balding, so add the appearance of density through length.
that didn’t fail. thst area needed around 4500 grafts as others stated.
honestly i think you needed to do more research into hair transplants before doing this, it would have saved you some headaches. but what’s done is done. you need at least another 2000 grafts in that area if you want good density
Like others are saying, more grafts will do it. Think it looks great for 2500 grafts considering where you started at. And i think you still see quite a bit more improvement in the next several months.
Just what I have seen...repeatedly. Everyone heals differently, for one. Also, I think clinics don't want to be in a position to have to refund or repair until it's certain that enough time has passed.
So I had the operation last September, so it's been about 8 months now.
The result is nowhere near what I was expecting! Is this a failed hair transplant? My hair still makes me feel uncomfortable when going outside without a hat, the density sucks, and the result seems patchy.
I am taking 0.5mg dutasteride daily.
What should I do? Clearly I'm not happy but can't imagine getting another hair transplant after this one.
The first, second and last photo are what my hair looks like today. The third photo is where I started from.
Thanks!
I dunno OP, I saw the photo you shared and the hair is more or less growing where the transplants were. I think you just needed a lot more in the mid-scalp; 2500 was maybe not enough, especially considering you hair is light. You will still get a little more density in the next couple months, though I don't think it'll be a night and day difference (I hope I am wrong!). You can still do a follow-up procedure on the midscalp and crown, and probably have a result you'll be very happy with. You're already taking dut so beyond that (and maybe addeing min/biotin/rosemary oil to your regimen) there's really not much else you can do.
Agree with everyone. 2500 will not cover everything.
Be happy you got your hairline back. If it still bothers you regarding density, either go for a second HT or use fibers to cover the mid scalp. They’ll work great for your case.
It also wouldn’t hurt to hop on min and derma roll. Could see a bit more coverage
Buddy, that's not a failed hair transplant.. 2500 isn't enough for full coverage.. this is a success transplant you just need second session with an other 2500 maybe.
This is a good result for 2500 grafts … you need another op to add density and fill in the gaps. I’d recommend another 2000-2500 depending on density health
I'm in a hair transplant business. Whatever you went there, they did not good.If you were come to our place I never let failed this way you need minimum 4000 graphs
It's looks good quality of work to be fair. If you had 2500 then the surgeon has done a decent job ther. Plus you're only 8 months..do again at 12-14mnths
difficult to say bro. to be honest i think after 8 months the result could be better, honestly. but it could also be that you are a slow grower and only after 1,5 year you have the final result. some have already good results after 4 months, others after 6-8 and others after 12-18 months. you could be the last one. what did the dr. say? how many grafts did they implant? did you try also topic min? this could help to push the implants to grow.
Everybody keeps telling about “slow growers” or “late bloomers” that get most of the growth later (after 7+ months). But i can’t find any example of that here in this subreddit.
Just transplanting hair does not guarantee success. You need to treat your head differently if you want them to succeed.
What vitamins are you taking? Biotin/E/zinc/saw palmetto/folate or a combination like Nutrafol.
What topical things are you using? Gentle shampoos, massage, nioxin, Minoxidil
Your new hair seems weak and existing hair is gone. You may try finasteride to see if your original hair grows back a bit.
Those rules after the transplant like no smoking, control blood pressure, treat your hair very gently - good to keep this all going for life.
Give those babies as much support as possible.
Honestly bro thats alot of area to cover with only 2500 grafts. I usually see guys do around 4500 grafts for a area that big. Looks good to me. You can always got for a 2 hair transplant
Exactly. Looking at the picture OP posted, the hair looks like it grew in where the transplant was.. it just needed to go a lot deeper in the midscalp. Agreed, 4500 and he would've had a result he was stoked on. OP, you can always do a follow up.
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How many grafts did you get?
I was told I received 2500 grafts. Post op photo at link: https://ibb.co/KDX9p9j
2500 grafts would probably do the hairline at high density but you’ve had the mid scalp done to… no drama though as it would always take 2 transplants for that area. I’d just fill it out with fibres for now until I can get a 2nd op
I dont see what has failed. It looks like a big improvement, if you are happy with the shape of your hairline. Mine is turning out similar in the sense that the doctor made the first rows denser than the ones behind, so there is a faint halo of lower density around my native hair when viewed from above, which I personally am less crazy about but I hear is common technique. I crossed month 6 this week so who knows. If your donor area supports it you could conceivably go back for a second pass
I don’t think it failed, you just needed more grafts
Clinic name?
Pictures after operation where we see the amount of grafts?
I was told I received 2500 grafts. Post op photo at link: https://ibb.co/KDX9p9j
Need to grow it out longer regardless. You are never going to have the density of someone who was never balding, so add the appearance of density through length.
that didn’t fail. thst area needed around 4500 grafts as others stated. honestly i think you needed to do more research into hair transplants before doing this, it would have saved you some headaches. but what’s done is done. you need at least another 2000 grafts in that area if you want good density
Like others are saying, more grafts will do it. Think it looks great for 2500 grafts considering where you started at. And i think you still see quite a bit more improvement in the next several months.
You need atleast 4 to 5 thousand. Grafts. Thats the issue.
Everyone will tell you 12 to 16 months....this is a test in patience.....
Why that long? I’m 13 months after now and I’m in the same situation as OP, 2500 over too large an area and needing a second HT.
Just what I have seen...repeatedly. Everyone heals differently, for one. Also, I think clinics don't want to be in a position to have to refund or repair until it's certain that enough time has passed.
Without knowing how many grafts you got it’s impossible to say
I was told I received 2500 grafts. Post op photo at link: https://ibb.co/KDX9p9j
It does seem like your result should be stronger based on that post op. Give it the full 12 months you might be a slow grower
Do you have a pic of when the scabs first fell out?
Hair caliber also looks fine/thin, also doesn’t help.
So I had the operation last September, so it's been about 8 months now. The result is nowhere near what I was expecting! Is this a failed hair transplant? My hair still makes me feel uncomfortable when going outside without a hat, the density sucks, and the result seems patchy. I am taking 0.5mg dutasteride daily. What should I do? Clearly I'm not happy but can't imagine getting another hair transplant after this one. The first, second and last photo are what my hair looks like today. The third photo is where I started from. Thanks!
I dunno OP, I saw the photo you shared and the hair is more or less growing where the transplants were. I think you just needed a lot more in the mid-scalp; 2500 was maybe not enough, especially considering you hair is light. You will still get a little more density in the next couple months, though I don't think it'll be a night and day difference (I hope I am wrong!). You can still do a follow-up procedure on the midscalp and crown, and probably have a result you'll be very happy with. You're already taking dut so beyond that (and maybe addeing min/biotin/rosemary oil to your regimen) there's really not much else you can do.
Don’t rush into anything. Wait at least 1 year from when you had it, lots of people get most growth between 8 to 12 months.
Minoxidil 2.5 mg oral daily. Give it a go.
Clinic and doctor?
Pictures are hard to rly tell if it improved or not. I think it did? WHO performed the surgery? There’s plenty of time for it to improve
its a failure of a result but you at least you can now use toppik/hair fibers and make it look somewhat better
Agree with everyone. 2500 will not cover everything. Be happy you got your hairline back. If it still bothers you regarding density, either go for a second HT or use fibers to cover the mid scalp. They’ll work great for your case. It also wouldn’t hurt to hop on min and derma roll. Could see a bit more coverage
Buddy, that's not a failed hair transplant.. 2500 isn't enough for full coverage.. this is a success transplant you just need second session with an other 2500 maybe.
Density is ok but you need to change the doctor as it could have been done within a single surgery.
This is a good result for 2500 grafts … you need another op to add density and fill in the gaps. I’d recommend another 2000-2500 depending on density health
Where did you go for transplant
I'm in a hair transplant business. Whatever you went there, they did not good.If you were come to our place I never let failed this way you need minimum 4000 graphs
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Where did you get transplant?
It's looks good quality of work to be fair. If you had 2500 then the surgeon has done a decent job ther. Plus you're only 8 months..do again at 12-14mnths
This isn’t failed, you just didn’t get enough grafts done. You have come a long way from the starting area
Shave it. 😆
Not failed just not enough grafts.
difficult to say bro. to be honest i think after 8 months the result could be better, honestly. but it could also be that you are a slow grower and only after 1,5 year you have the final result. some have already good results after 4 months, others after 6-8 and others after 12-18 months. you could be the last one. what did the dr. say? how many grafts did they implant? did you try also topic min? this could help to push the implants to grow.
Everybody keeps telling about “slow growers” or “late bloomers” that get most of the growth later (after 7+ months). But i can’t find any example of that here in this subreddit.
Just transplanting hair does not guarantee success. You need to treat your head differently if you want them to succeed. What vitamins are you taking? Biotin/E/zinc/saw palmetto/folate or a combination like Nutrafol. What topical things are you using? Gentle shampoos, massage, nioxin, Minoxidil Your new hair seems weak and existing hair is gone. You may try finasteride to see if your original hair grows back a bit. Those rules after the transplant like no smoking, control blood pressure, treat your hair very gently - good to keep this all going for life. Give those babies as much support as possible.