Is FUE Hair Transplant Permanent?

In an FUE hair transplant, the hair follicles extracted from the donor area and transplanted to the target areas are genetically resistant to hair loss. These hair follicles, which are usually harvested from the nape area, have a pretty resilient structure, so they are not expected to fall out like other hairs after an ideal treatment and recovery process. They only fall out due to shock loss a few weeks after treatment. They then grow back within a few months and become permanent.

However, hair loss can be congenital in the hair follicles of the affected area. This causes the natural hair in the transplanted area to decrease in density over time after the hair transplant procedure. It is for this reason that people are advised to wait until their hair loss problems have stabilized, i.e., stopped, before undergoing a hair transplant.

What Happens When You Have a Poor Hair Transplant?

A poor-quality hair transplant can result in issues such as an unnatural hairline, uneven hair density, or noticeable scarring. Furthermore, excessive damage to the donor area during the procedure may reduce the chances of getting another hair transplant in the future.

Misdirection of the transplanted hair can result in an aesthetically unpleasant and unnatural hair look. Failure to properly care for the hair follicles during the hair transplant procedure can lead to the loss of transplanted hair follicles over time.

Will You Need a Second Hair Transplant?

A second hair transplant is usually preferred when sufficient density and the desired natural look cannot be achieved with the first hair transplant (bad hair transplant results). Similarly, a second hair transplant can be performed to correct the hair look after an unsuccessful attempt. The second transplant is usually performed 6 to 12 months after the first transplant. For detailed information on the subject, please refer to our content titled Second Hair Transplant on our website.