What happens after 3 months of hair transplant?
The hair transplant timeline may vary between patients, but in general cases at 3 months some emerging hair follicles are usually seen as small spots or very fine hairs. The donor area will be almost recovered, while the receiving area will have a more aesthetic appearance.
First months after the hair graft
During the first few months after a hair transplant surgery, patients go through several important stages in hair growth cycle. The most important points are:
- Swelling and redness
- Appearance of crusts
- Itching in the area
- Sensitivity in the scalp
- Small pimples or acne in the receiving area or uneven texture
- Temporary hair loss (shock loss)
What to expect at 3 months?
The hair implant at 3 months marks an important moment in the hair recovery process. During this phase, several significant changes occur:
✔ Hair is usually fine, soft, and less pigmented than the original hair.
✔ Visible crusts or redness have disappeared.
✔ The transplanted area and donor have healed well, with minimal signs of grafting.
✔ The texture of the scalp may feel a little different.
✔ The density is not significant until several additional months later.
✔ It is possible and normal to experience sensations like numbness or a little itching.
Remember that everyone experiences the process slightly differently, depending on individual factors, the technique used, and postoperative care.
Next months after the hair transplant
After the third month of hair surgery, the transplanted hair growth is significant. The hair will become thicker. From 5 or 6 months you will start to see more obvious results, and in some areas, hair may look thinner than in others.
Between 8-10 months the coverage is greater, and the texture is usually more aligned with the original hair, its appearance is more consistent.
The final result is seen from 12 months onwards. New hair growth reaches its maximum potential, and looks completely natural. It’s the moment that the patient was waiting for!
If you are considering a hair transplant procedure and have doubts about the process, I can help you solve them. I am hair transplant surgeon, Hector Treviño, Director of Capilea, and together we can recover your hair.
At Capilea Mexico we have thousands of successful hair transplants with natural and definitive results. Schedule a free appointment and move forward towards your hair recovery.
