You just got a hair transplant — now what? The shedding at week 3, the "ugly duckling phase," the months of waiting... Dr. John McCray walks you through the full 12-month hair transplant recovery timeline so you know exactly what's normal and when to expect real results. Dr. John is a nurse practitioner in Boise, Idaho with nearly a decade of experience in hair restoration. In this video he covers: Week 1-2: Redness, swelling, and scabbing — what to expect right after surgery Week 3-4: The dreaded "shed" — why your transplanted hair falls out (and why that's normal) Months 2-4: The waiting game — why you might look the same or even thinner Months 5-6: "The Pop" — when your new hairline starts to show Months 8-9: 70-80% growth and texture changes Month 12+: Full density and final results
If you're considering a hair transplant or you're currently in recovery wondering if everything is on track — this video is for you.
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