Below is a detailed breakdown of my post-op recovery from day 1 all the way up to 12 months post-op. I’m now in my late 30’s, my transplant was over 3 years ago. We also look at the present day and what else I’ve experienced over the last 3 years. What is a Hair Transplant?

2 Weeks After Hair Transplant: Two weeks after an FUE hair transplant, it’s normal for transplanted hair to shed in a process called “shock loss,” where hair shafts fall out but follicles stay intact.

Jul 21, 2024 · Whilst you won’t see results straight away, you may experience a few changes two weeks after your FUE hair transplant. Below is a guide to some of the changes to expect and what you can do at this point.

Oct 31, 2016 · Our FUE aftercare video explains in detail how to look after your new transplanted hair for the first week after hair restoration surgery. Here are the photos taken by the patient one day after surgery and again at 7 days after hair transplant …

Nov 30, 2021 · 2-3 weeks after surgery. What to expect: Two to three weeks after an FUE hair transplant, the newly transplanted may start to shed. This should be no cause for worry because it’s a normal response to a hair transplant. It causes the …

May 16, 2022 · Here is what you need to know about the hair transplant recovery timeline and what happens two weeks after the surgery. Two weeks after an FUE hair transplant operation, the discomfort and swelling will start to disappear, and your healing process will fasten.

Feb 26, 2025 · Two weeks following the procedure, some of the implanted hair might begin to fall out. This can be frightening, but it’s a normal phase of the hair transplant recovery period. The follicles are not damaged, and new hair will start to grow in the months ahead.

Congratulations on taking the step towards a fuller head of hair with FUE hair transplantation! Now comes the crucial aftercare phase, which directly impacts your healing and final results. Here’re comprehensive guides to ensure a smooth recovery:

The good news is that correct use of modern FUE techniques combined with proper aftercare means that you don’t need to worry about your surgery requiring weeks of downtime. Here is a series of day by day photos showing a typical patient recovery period for the first two weeks following a 1953 graft FUE procedure at The Glasgow Clinic:

Roughly 2-4 weeks after your hair transplant surgery, you will likely notice some shedding, which is hair falling out at the sites of the transplant. There’s no cause for alarm, though—this is NOT a sign your hair transplant has failed.