9 months after the surgery

The time to the last checkup in spring went very quickly, and the effects of the transplant were very clear. 

I could notice easily the difference compared to even 3-6 months earlier.

9 months after the surgery

But what really made me feel, that it was worth, it were the comments by my hairdresser and the family, who all mentioned without asking how big a change it made to my hairline.

After 6 months

Towards winter I noticed that the hair in the recipient area started gaining density and the previously balding patch was covered with even layer of new hair. 

What definitely was convincing is seeing friends and family over Christmas. Since they have not seen me for a while they were very quick to notice the change in my appearance, for the good of course. 

After 6 months I went for another checkup. I wanted to ask about the remaining numbness; although the area where I felt it was getting smaller I was a bit worried that it takes so long. The doctor said it was absolutely normal and will take another couple of weeks to completely go back to normal. I also asked about one front side, where the hair was transplanted, that I saw was a little bit uneven. I was assured, that we should wait till one year passes as till then the recipient area will be developing new hair. Only then I was told the final assessment will be made and eventual corrections agreed. All in all half a year after the procedure I feel it was worth it!

6 month after the surgery

3 months after the surgery

During the summer I was cutting my hair short, as the recipient area was only slowly showing the signs of new hair. 

Also I was protecting it for a few weeks from sun, which was a pain I must say in July. 

Protecting my new hair from the sun was very hard in July

As for the results it seemed like actually there less hair than before the whole procedure! I started noticing more growth only after over 3 months after the surgery. I gained a bit more confidence after talking to the doctor during the regular checkup. Everything seemed to be going just fine (even if I felt it is improving too slowly). All the areas were perfectly healed and the only reminder of the surgery was the numbness of the recipient area.