Recovery Timeline

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

• Day 1–2: Some mild discomfort and tightness in the donor area; small bandages may be used.
• Day 3–7: Sutures remain in place; most patients resume light daily activities within a few days.
• Day 10–14: Sutures are removed; most redness and scabbing resolve.
• 1 Month: Donor area is well-healed; transplanted hairs often shed (a normal part of the cycle).
• 3–4 Months: New hair begins to grow.
• 6–12 Months: Noticeable thickening and natural hairline appearance.
• 12–18 Months: Full results.

Follicular Unit Excision (FUE, including WAW and SmartGraft®)

• Day 1–2: Small dot-sized scabs in the donor area; minimal discomfort.
• Day 3–5: Most patients return to work and normal activities.
• Day 7–10: Scabs fall off naturally.
• 1 Month: Donor area heals with no visible linear scar; transplanted hairs shed as part of the cycle.
• 3–4 Months: New growth begins.
• 6–12 Months: Progressive thickening.
• 12–18 Months: Final results.

Implanter Pen Technique

Because grafts are placed with high precision, recovery is often faster:

• Day 1–3: Mild redness and pinpoint scabbing.
• Day 7–10: Visible healing; most scabs fall away.
• 3–4 Months: Early regrowth.
• 12 Months: Natural, dense results.

Beard & Eyebrow Transplants

• Day 1–5: Redness, swelling, and tiny scabs around transplanted hairs.
• Day 7–10: Most scabs shed; patients can return to work and daily routines.
• 2–3 Months: Transplanted hairs may shed before new growth begins.
• 4–6 Months: Noticeable new growth.
• 9–12 Months: Final, natural appearance.

Alma TED™

• Same Day: No downtime; resume activities immediately.
• Days 1–5: Mild tingling or warmth may occur.
• 1 Month: Early improvements in hair quality.
• 3–6 Months: Visible thickening and density with repeated sessions.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy

• Same Day: Minimal downtime; mild redness or soreness at injection sites may occur.
• 1–2 Days: Most side effects resolve quickly; patients resume normal activities.
• 1–3 Months: Reduced shedding and early improvements in hair texture.
• 3–6 Months: Noticeable thickening and regrowth with continued sessions.

EXO-Factor Therapy (Exosomes)

• Same Day: No downtime; quick and comfortable treatment.
• 1–2 Days: Mild scalp sensitivity may occur but resolves quickly.
• 1–3 Months: Early signs of stronger, healthier hair.
• 3–6 Months: Increased density and thickness; results continue to improve over time.

LaserCap® Therapy

• No Downtime: At-home therapy, no restrictions.
• 3–6 Months: Gradual improvements in strength and thickness.
• 12 Months: Optimal results with consistent use.

Medications (Rogaine®, Propecia®, Finasteride®)

• No Downtime: Daily use at home.
• 3–6 Months: Reduced shedding and early regrowth.
• 12 Months+: Continued improvement with consistent use.

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)

• Day 1–2: Mild redness at treatment sites.
• Day 3–5: Healing complete; pigment settles.
• 1–2 Weeks: Final results visible; touch-ups may be scheduled.