So, you underwent an FUE hair transplant? Very nice! You may enjoy the benefits of full hair, both physically and mentally. Hair transplantation using the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is more profitable than the long FUT (Follicular Unit transplantation) and the recovery time is much shorter. The healing process starts immediately after the procedure. Unlike the FUT method, this method does not remove skin strips and only collects hair follicles from the donor area. So you can run and go to work immediately after the hair transplant. But the primary concern, of course, is how long it takes for recovery and when your hair will look natural and healthy again. 

Preventing damage or infection in this area is very important in the healing phase. Here is our comprehensive guide on what is the recovery time from an FUE hair transplant.

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FUE Transplant regrowth recovery timeline:

By the end of the first week, the discomfort, swelling, bleeding, and scab should improve, leaving you with crew cut style short hair on the scalp. You can then expect a complete hair restoration and hair recovery schedule as follows.

Two to three weeks after surgery:

Within two to three weeks after a hair transplant with FUE, the newly transplanted hair will fall off. This process is normal and not something to worry about. This is part of the natural phase of hair growth. Even with hair loss, the follicle itself remains healthy and returns to the growth phase within a few weeks.

Two to three months after surgery:

At this stage, the transplanted hair remains in a normal resting phase. At this point, the patient with FUE usually looks the same as before the surgery. This is also typical. You should continue to follow all postoperative instructions carefully and attend follow-up visits with a doctor.

Growth and recovery in the fourth month:

At the end of four months, you will see new hair growth from the transplanted follicle. However, in some patients, new hair growth may occur a little earlier as healing time and experience can vary. At this stage, new hair growth can be delicate and thin, which does not show long-term FUE results.

Eight to nine months

By the ninth month, you will have much longer and thicker hair so you can style your hair however you like. As usual, do a follow-up examination with the doctor. 

FUE results at the end of the year

After one year of surgery, the transplant process will be mostly complete in terms of growth, thickness and density. Most of your follicles will grow healthy hair at this point. After about a year, many hair transplant patients who want better protection can judge whether they are good candidates for repeat surgery.

The time and stages of recovery vary between patients, but there are some things that patients can expect. Immediately after the procedure, the patient has a small hole in the donor area due to graft removal. That will close in a few days and looks like nothing was done in a week, as the hair grows. Sometimes there is a slight inflammation in the donor area, which can last up to a week or two after the procedure.

The recipient area begins to grow immediately. The patient should wash his hair and pour water over his head for the first week instead of scrubbing the area. On the 7th day after the procedure, the patient can wash hair normally. At some point, all the hair will fall out from the graft, and this is when the patient goes through a period where it seems like nothing can be done. Don’t worry! Hair grows around 3-5 months, as explained above.

When can you return to work after hair restoration?

Since FUE is a minimally invasive procedure, you can technically expect to return to work a day or two after surgery if your job doesn’t require heavy lifting. Many people schedule their procedures for a Thursday or Friday and return to work the following Monday.

However, it is up to you to decide how long to wait before returning to work. For most patients, the most significant factor is how secretly they want to keep the recovery process going. In the first week to 10 days after hair restoration surgery, you experience significant side effects, and you can wait for them to subside before returning to work.

Conclusion:

If the FUE method is successfully done in clinics that meet the required requirements, you will be satisfied with the results. Immediately after the FUE hair transplant, the patient can continue to their everyday life without much trouble. However, if you want canker sores and the appearance of the crust looks to disappear completely, it only takes 7-10 days. Even though it took one year to get your final look, how long it looks is never intrusive. Especially if the hair you just planted at the right angle, the results will be very successful. You can move on with your life in a very secure and happy way.

If you have questions about hair transplantation and hair restoration options, make an appointment with the Hairsure Clinic today. Fill out the form online or directly call our office at +91-40- 42 02 02 02.