Does Transplanted Hair Fall Out? Shedding vs Permanent Growth Explained

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Yes—temporarily. Transplanted hair shafts commonly shed in weeks 2–6. The follicles remain alive and enter a resting phase, then regrow new hairs starting around months 3–4.

Normal Timeline

Weeks 2–6: shedding of transplanted shafts (telogen effluvium)
Months 3–6: early regrowth
Months 6–12: density builds
Months 12–18: final maturation

This shedding is not failure. If you see redness, pain, pus, or patchy loss beyond normal expectations, contact your clinic.

Joe

In my experience with a hair transplant, there was definitely some shedding of the transplanted hair initially, which was a bit alarming at first. However, this shedding is actually a normal part of the process as the new hair follicles settle in and begin to grow. I noticed the shedding starting around 2-3 weeks post-surgery and it lasted for about 4-6 weeks. After the shedding phase, I started to see new growth and my hair began to fill in nicely. It's been about a year now since my hair transplant and I am really happy with the results. So, if you're going through shedding after a hair transplant, just hang in there - it's all part of the journey to regaining your hair!

BudgetSeeker

Hey there! From my experience, transplanted hair can definitely go through a shedding phase. After my hair transplant, I noticed some of the transplanted hairs falling out within the first few weeks. But don't worry, this is completely normal and part of the process. In my case, the shedding lasted for about 3-4 weeks before I started to see new growth coming in. It can be a bit nerve-wracking to see the hair fall out, but just stick to the post-op care instructions from your surgeon and be patient. The permanent growth will start to come in over the next few months and you'll see the full results around the 12-month mark. Overall, the shedding phase was a small bump in the road compared to the long-lasting results I've seen from my hair transplant.