Hair Transplant Results: What to Expect?
Hair transplants are attracting more and more men looking to regain hair density. But it's essential to have realistic expectations: results depend on several factors, and success depends as much on the procedure as on the follow-up.
When do the first results appear?
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3 to 4 months : after a temporary loss of grafts (post-graft effluvium), the first hairs begin to grow back.
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6 months : density gradually improves.
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9 to 12 months : optimal result, with stabilized and natural coverage.

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What density can we expect?
The transplant restores visible coverage and density, but it never recreates the original hair.
The final density depends on:
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the quality and quantity of the donor area,
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the number of grafts implanted,
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the technique used (FUE, DHI, etc.).
Sustainability of results
The transplanted hair comes from the nape of the neck: it is genetically programmed to resist DHT and therefore lasts for life.
On the other hand, the native hair around it continues to fall out. This is why a anti-DHT treatment remains essential to maintain a harmonious result.
Aesthetic result
A successful transplant should be undetectable. This depends on:
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of the angle and direction of implantation,
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of the homogeneous distribution of the grafts,
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and respect for natural hair.
Un adapted post-transplant protocol (gentle shampoo with pH5, anti-hair loss serum, supplements, LED, microneedling) improves the quality of the result.

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In short
A hair transplant provides long-lasting and natural results, but it doesn't do everything:
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time plays a key role (9 to 12 months),
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the donor area sets the limits,
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and the loss of untransplanted hair must be controlled.
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