Why Hair Normally Sheds After a Hair Transplant, and How to Reduce Shedding & Stop Hair Loss

A gentleman had undergone a hair transplant 2 months ago but still hasn't seen any hair growth on his head. He is concerned because he is not able to find the transplanted hair roots anymore.

Dr. Amiya Prasad explains that in any hair transplant, once the hair is transplanted, it can grow for a few weeks but then it goes through a normal growth cycle of shedding. A normal hair growth cycle consists of a growing phase called the anagen phase which represents 85% to 90% of the hairs in less than 3-5 years. After that, it goes through the catagen phase where the hairs stop growing and sheds for several months. So, it is normal to go to a phase after hair transplant where one doesn't see hairs growing.

To help with the shedding, Dr. Prasad uses a material called extracellular matrix made by ACell which advances wound healing. It works by duplication and recruitment of adult stem cells. In many of his hair transplants, he finds that his donor incisions heal better with this material and they don't go through as much shedding phase that is typical of a hair restoration procedure.

Dr. Prasad says that his concern is natural and a little patience would allow him to appreciate the benefit of the transplant. Approximately a year from the date of his transplant, he can make a decision if he needs an additional transplant procedure.

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