Early transplant photos do not represent the final result.
Is hair shedding after a transplant normal?
Temporary shedding can occur after transplantation. Visible hair shafts may shed while follicles remain capable of producing new growth.
What matters most?
Hair growth occurs through biological cycles and maturation takes months.
- Transplanted-hair shedding
- Native-hair shedding
- Growth cycles
- Recipient-area healing
- Time to visible regrowth
- Long-term native hair loss
Why the answer can be different for each patient
The amount and timing of shedding vary.
What should you ask during consultation?
- Is this expected shedding?
- When should regrowth begin?
- Could native hair also be affected?
- Which symptoms would be unusual?
Sudden severe inflammation, infection signs or other concerning post-operative changes should be assessed.
DentGen approach
DentGen sets expectations around the full recovery timeline rather than evaluating success in the first weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does shed hair mean the graft died?
Not necessarily.
When does new growth appear?
Growth develops gradually over months.
Can native hair shed too?
Temporary shedding can affect surrounding hair in some patients.
When is the final result judged?
Hair-transplant maturation takes many months.
Need an individual answer?
Your treatment plan should be based on examination, anatomy, medical or dental history and your goals.
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