How long does it take for hair follicles to become stable after hair transplantation?
Mar 17, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Hair transplantation involves extracting healthy hair follicles from the occipital region, processing them, and then transplanting them to the balding area to enable the follicles to regrow hair. The general reference price for a hair transplant procedure ranges from 30,000 to 120,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement is usually observed within 3 to 6 months, although symptoms such as redness and pain may occur. It typically takes 9 to 12 months after the procedure for the transplanted follicles to become firmly established.
Generally speaking, hair transplantation refers to a hair transplant procedure, which involves extracting and processing healthy hair follicles from the occipital region and then transplanting them to the balding areas to allow the follicles to regrow hair. The general reference price for hair transplantation ranges from 30,000 to 120,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement is typically observed within 3-6 months, although symptoms such as swelling and pain may occur. It usually takes 9-12 months after surgery for the transplanted follicles to become firmly established. A detailed explanation is as follows:
After hair transplantation, the follicles require some time to stabilize. During the first week following surgery, the transplanted area may experience some swelling and mild pain, and at this stage, the follicles are still relatively unstable. As time progresses, the wounds gradually heal and inflammatory responses subside. By the second to third week post-surgery, the transplanted follicles enter a resting phase, and partial hair loss may occur. This is a normal physiological process and should not be a cause for concern.
Typically around the third month after surgery, the follicles begin to gradually awaken and enter the growth phase, with new hair starting to grow slowly. However, at this point, the follicles are not yet completely stable and still require careful care. By about six months post-surgery, the hair continues to grow, and the follicles' growth state gradually stabilizes. It generally takes 9 to 12 months for the follicles to truly reach a relatively stable condition. During this process, the follicles establish good blood supply and connections with the surrounding tissues, enabling stable hair growth.
It is recommended to visit a qualified hospital and follow the guidance of a physician when undergoing the above procedures to ensure effectiveness and safety. After surgery, maintaining scalp cleanliness, avoiding scratching the transplanted area, refraining from strenuous exercise and sun exposure are important for promoting follicle stabilization and growth, thereby increasing the success rate of hair transplantation.
