Shock loss
Some of your own hair near the transplanted area can shed in the first weeks. This is called shock loss. It usually grows back within 3 to 4 months.
Read: Shock loss after a hair transplant
Stops 12–15 · Month 1 to 18
My Hair Transplant Results, Month by Month
New hair starts to grow after month 3, and your full result shows by month 18. Here is what to expect at each check-up and which photos to send us.
- 4 stops
- 8 tasks
- 18 months of follow-up
My tasks for this phase
Your check-ups, month by month
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Recovery Timeline
New hair starts to grow after month 3. About 20% has grown by month 4, 50 to 60% at the front by month 7, and the full result shows by month 18.
How much has grown
- You are here Month 1 Shedding may be under way. Front: 0%, Crown: 0%
- You are here Month 4 New hair breaks through. Front: ~20%, Crown: ~20%
- You are here Month 7 Thicker at the front. Front: 50–60%, Crown: ~40%
- You are here Month 12 Most of the result. Front: 70–80%, Crown: 50–60%
- You are here Month 18 Your final result. Front: Full, Crown: Full
Typical clinic timeline; individual growth varies.
My 1-Month Check-Up
At month 1 you send photos from 5 angles and talk through your long-term plan with your consultant. The transplanted hairs may still be shedding; this is expected until month 3.
Your 5 photo angles
Daylight, dry hair, no products. Use the same angles at every check-up.
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Front
Face the camera, hairline in view.
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2
Top
Camera above your head, looking down.
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3
Crown
From behind and above. Ask someone to help.
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4
Left side
Ear and temple in view.
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5
Right side
Ear and temple in view.
Allowed from month 1
- Haircut with scissors or clipper
- Sauna and Turkish bath
- Ozone pool
- PRP and mesotherapy
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Medication GuideMonth 4: New Hair
Between month 3 and 4 new hair breaks through. About 20% has grown by month 4, and it can look thin, uneven or wiry. This is the ugly duckling phase, and it passes.
The ugly duckling phase
New hairs often come through thin, curly or wiry and grow at different speeds. They thicken and settle over the next months, so do not judge your result yet.
Pimples
Small pimples can appear where new hairs push through the skin, mostly between month 1 and 3. Do not squeeze them. If they are painful, spreading or full of pus, send us a photo.
Send a photoMonth 7: Getting Thicker
At 6 to 7 months about 50 to 60% of the transplanted hair at the front and about 40% at the crown has grown. The crown is slower, so judge it later than the front.
Why is the crown slower?
Hair at the crown grows in a spiral and covers a wide area, so the same number of hairs looks thinner for longer. Most of the crown result shows between month 12 and 18.
Allowed from month 6
- Chlorinated pools
My Final Results
By month 12 about 70 to 80% of the front and 50 to 60% of the crown has grown. Your hair keeps thickening until month 18, which is when we judge the final result.
Book your 12-month check-up
Send your month 12 photos and we compare them with your first day. Book a visit if you are in Istanbul.
Book my final check-upProtecting your donor area
The donor area does not grow back what was taken. Keep it healthy and ask your doctor before any future procedure, so your reserve is planned for life.
Do I need a second session?
We only discuss a second session after month 12 to 18, once the first result is complete. It depends on your donor reserve and how your own hair changes over time.
Talk about a second sessionQuick Answers
The questions patients ask most about their growth.
1 When will I see results after a hair transplant?
New hair starts to grow after month 3. About 20% has grown by month 4 and 50 to 60% at the front by month 7. The full result shows by month 18.
2 Why does my hair look thin at month 4?
Month 4 is the ugly duckling phase. Only about 20% of the transplanted hair has grown, and new hairs can look thin, uneven or wiry. This is normal and passes.
3 Does the crown grow slower than the front?
Yes. At month 7 about 40% of the crown has grown, compared with 50 to 60% at the front. Most of the crown result shows between month 12 and 18.
4 When is the final result of a hair transplant?
By month 12 about 70 to 80% of the front has grown. The hair keeps thickening until month 18, which is when the final result is judged.
A note from your doctor
Dear Guest,
The service we provide is not limited to a single operation; it is a journey to open a brand-new chapter in your life. We are a team passionate about our work, paying attention to every detail with utmost care.
Our goal is not only a physical transformation, but to help you feel stronger, happier and more confident when you look in the mirror. Remember, you are not alone. We will stay in touch and be by your side every step of the way.
Thank you for trusting us with this new beginning.
With my warmest regards,
Dr. Servet Terziler Founder, Dr. Terziler Exclusive Clinic
P.S. Your month 12 photos are the ones we compare with your first day. Take them in the same light and from the same angles.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Servet TerzilerAACI-accredited surgeon, inventor of the Robotic DHI machine, founder and president of TÜSATDER, ISHRS workshop alumnus (34.55 AMA PRA Category 1 credits), and the surgeon internationally referred to as the "Picasso of Hair."
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This page is written according to current clinical practice and reviewed by licensed hair transplant surgeon Dr. Servet Terziler.This guide is general information; the plan your doctor gives you always comes first.
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