When we decide to put an end to baldness by having a hair transplant, we often have many doubts about it. One of the biggest concerns about this method is how long it will take to see results. It must be taken into account that it is a long process in which we will not see the first changes until after 6 months, and definitive results after one year of the hair transplant. In the case of hair grafted to the crown, it will take longer. But why does the hair on the crown take longer to grow after a hair transplant?
From Hospital Capilar, Madrid hair clinic, we tell you what are the reasons why the hair on the crown of the head takes longer to grow after a hair transplant compared to the rest of the hair.
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There are some clear factors that explain why growth in this area is slower. It is important to always be aware of them so as not to worry about thinking that the graft has not worked as well as expected and to live the postoperative period in a relaxed manner. As we have mentioned, the final results of a hair transplant will be seen after the first year of surgery. However, When the crown is operated on, this process lasts up to 18 months.Below we will tell you the main reasons why the hair on the crown takes longer to grow after a hair transplant.
When we sleep, the area that bears the most pressure against the pillow is the crown of the head. This constant aggression for so many hours affects hair growth to a certain extent, thus slowing down the growth of new hair after the hair implant.
That pressure on the area when supporting the head means that the blood supply is not the same as that of the rest of the hair. This means that nutrients do not arrive as efficiently, causing hair to grow at a slower rate.
Factors such as the sun, heat, rain and cold have a greater impact on the crown area as it is more exposed. Although it is not usually the main factor that explains why the crown takes longer to grow after a hair graft, it does delay its growth to a certain extent.
The truth is that the crown area has thicker skin than the rest of the head. This is why it is difficult for hair to grow at the crown of the head, since it must do so with greater strength and effort, which slows down the final result of the crown after a hair implant.
After hair transplantation, the new hair that has been implanted goes through different growth phases. It is important to know the evolution of hair grafting to be aware of the times we will face.
During the first fifteen days after the hair implant we may experience common symptoms such as swelling, itching and burning in both the donor area and the recipient area. In addition, scabs will begin to appear, which will be eliminated by washing. Under no circumstances should we remove them. After 10 days of surgery, the 10-day cure is carried out, where any remaining scabs are finally removed and a Platelet Rich Plasma treatment is also carried out.
During the first few days we will notice some discomfort and a slight hair growth in the treated areas. However, after about a month, the hair that begins to grow will fall out and we will suffer what is known as Shock Loss. This is a completely normal process in which both our native hair and the grafted hair will fall out. It is a normal reaction of our body after the trauma experienced during hair surgery. The hair that falls out will grow back with more strength and quality, since the hair falls out but not the hair follicle.
Once six months have passed after surgery, it is very likely that the results obtained will already reach 50% of the final result. There are even cases in which this 50% is reached earlier, everything depends on each patient, since each postoperative period is unique. It is at this moment that we will begin to notice a real change, but we must bear in mind that the other 50% of the results will still remain.
When a year has passed since the hair graft, the results are practically 100% if we talk about the frontal area of our hair. Although it may even improve in the following months, it is normal that at this point in the postoperative period we see the result of the surgery in all its splendor.
It is at this point that we can say that the hair transplant process has concluded, since the results will already be 100%, taking into account that this is the time it takes for the grafted hair to emerge from the crown. It is here that the medical team assesses the final result of the surgery and discharges the patient.
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