What Is Hair Transplant Recovery Like?
Quick answer: After a hair transplant the scalp is usually red with small scabs for about the first one to two weeks, transplanted hairs often shed within the first weeks, and new growth typically appears gradually over several months, with the final look taking up to about a year; follow your surgeon’s instructions.
First days
Swelling and tenderness are common; you will be given washing instructions.
Shedding phase
Shedding of transplanted hairs is a normal part of the process for many.
Months later
Growth is gradual. Patience is part of the process.
At Folli-Doc
Folli-Doc offers hair transplant and scalp micropigmentation (SMP) as well as Simulation & Stimulation, our newest technology; at a free consultation (worth RM199) we help you choose the option that suits you.
Frequently asked questions
When can I return to work?
It depends on your job and your surgeon’s advice.
Is shedding normal?
Shedding of transplanted hairs is commonly expected.
When is the final result?
Often around 12 months.
Folli-Doc at a glance
- Simulation & Stimulation: our newest technology, one session of 3–4 hours
- 85–99% fuller-looking hair on the same day
- Results can last 24–48 months
- FDA & NPRA certified; technology from Europe, used in 32 countries
- Exclusive in Malaysia & Singapore; 8,000+ clients
- Also offered: hair transplant and SMP
Talk to Folli-Doc
Free consultation & AI scan (worth RM199). 11am–7pm daily, by appointment only. Branches: KL Gateway Mall (HQ), Penang (Love Your Hair Studio) and Sibu.
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Reviewed by the Folli-Doc team, led by Dr. Steven Goh (6 years’ experience in hair density treatment). This article is general information, not a medical diagnosis; for sudden, patchy or painful hair loss, see a doctor or dermatologist.