Usually, the greatest visible change of the hair transplant is in the 6th month. 65% of the newly transplanted hair emerges in this period. The person can afterwards give shapes to his hair in any direction he wants. Although the first hair in the transplant area is thin, the thickening of these hair strands is also noticeable in the 6th month. In the sixth month, new hair is about 3 cm long and gradually thickens to a healthy appearance.

Hair growth time varies from person to person, whether you are male or female. However, statistics show that hair growth is more slowly in females, while it is faster in males. 

Normally, each hair follicle experiences the hair growth cycle independently. Therefore, some grow up, some rest and others fall out. The growth cycle of the hair after an operation is; 

• Anagen (growth)
• Catagen (pause)
• Telogen (spill)

Usually, after hair transplantation, hair passes to Catagen and soon to Telogen stage. The time it spends in the Telogen varies from patient to patient. Furthermore, the growth time varies according to the area. While the hair in the front regions grows faster, the growth of the in the top regions can take up to one and a half years.

Especially in hair transplantation with the FUE technique, all these processes are very easy and comfortable for the patient. At the beginning of these six months, the transplanted hair starts to grow, and usually, hair loss does not happen. You should be patient during all the phases. It is the way to ensure that this waiting time is more controlled. You should wait for one and a half years for the full result.

Things to consider after six months

There is no need for any special treatment to accelerate hair growth time. People can continue their normal lives again. You should only follow the necessary instructions and inform your doctor about your process.

Shaving hair after 6 months

By the 6th month after hair transplantation, the hair is completely suitable for cutting with a razor. However, there are some things to consider while shaving your hair:

• The tools for shaving should be clean so as not to cause any infection.
• If you are planning on doing the shaving procedure in a barbershop, you should be certain about the hygiene of the place.
• After 6 months, shaving hair using the right tools make hair look more decent and healthy.

As the tissue heals, new hair will continue to grow. What is important here is how quickly the cells that nourish the hair will send signals to the new blood vessels to stimulate growth. The length of this period varies from person to person. Because the conditions that affect the blood flow adversely change according to the structure of the person and the situation. 

Mesotherapy and hair vaccine may help strengthen the hair strands. In addition to them, applying some cosmetic products may slow the progress. Furthermore, consuming foods with high vitamin value would also help you a lot.