Redness, Hair Growth, and Differences Between Doctors

My boy friend is considering hair transplant surgery. How long will the redness last? How long does it take for hair to re-grow? Are there different procedures use by different doctors?

If there is redness at all, it will be gone in 19 out of 20 patients within a week. It generally starts to regrow (like seeds of grass that get placed and take time to grow) in 2-5 months. I tell most people that they can see the impact of the hair nicely by the 7th month, where 80% of the hair will grow to styling length. In one out of 20 patients, the growth will be immediate. Most patients experience some early growth, but I generally tell them to wait patiently for the hair to grow.

There are many different procedures that doctors do. To get a complete scoop, you can call 800-NEW-HAIR or fill out the form on the Request Additional Info page and I will send you a free copy of The Patient’s Guide to Hair Restoration, the book I wrote with Dr. Robert Bernstein that defines the differences. As price is also an issue for the cost conscious buyer, please also take a look at the past blog entry, The Truth About Cheap Hair Transplants.