Dr Irtiza Ali Shah
Hair Transplant Surgeon
GMC 7554414
Hair transplants · Results
What results can I expect?
Every result is different. It depends on your hair, your donor area and how much hair you’ve lost. Here’s what affects it, and what to expect over the first year.
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Being realistic
What affects your result
A transplant moves hair from where you have plenty to where you have less. It can’t create more hair than you have, so the result depends on the amount and quality of your donor hair compared with the area to be covered.
We’ll give you an honest view at your free consultation of what’s achievable for you.
Your hair
Factors that make a difference
Hair type
Thick, coarse or curly hair tends to look fuller than fine, straight hair.
Hair and skin colour
Less contrast between hair and scalp, such as fair hair on fair skin, can look denser.
Donor density
More hairs at the back and sides means more grafts can be taken safely.
Extent of loss
A larger thinning area needs more grafts to cover it.
Is this right for you?Book a free consultation for an honest view of what a transplant could do for you.
Timeline
Your first year
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Weeks 2 to 6 | The transplanted hairs shed. This is normal; the follicles stay in place. |
| Months 1 to 3 | A resting phase, when there may be little visible change. |
| Months 3 to 4 | New hair starts to grow, often fine at first. |
| Months 6 to 9 | Hair thickens and lengthens. |
| Months 9 to 12 | Most people see the full result. It can take longer at the crown. |
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Your questions
Results questions answered
When will I see my result?
Transplanted hairs usually shed within a few weeks. New growth typically starts at 3 to 4 months, and most people see the full result at around 9 to 12 months. It can take longer at the crown.
Is the result permanent?
Transplanted hair usually keeps growing, because it comes from areas resistant to thinning. But hair around it may continue to thin, so you may want further treatment in future.
Can you guarantee a result?
No. Results vary from person to person, and some grafts may not grow. We’ll explain what’s realistic for you before you decide.
Got another question?Ask us at your consultation. You don’t have to go ahead.
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Take the next step
Book a free consultation for an honest view of what a transplant could do for you.
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- Emailinfo@valehealthclinic.co.uk
- ClinicVale Health Clinic, 31–33 Vale Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1BS
Written by Dr Irtiza Ali Shah, Hair Transplant Surgeon (GMC 7554414). Last updated 15 October 2026.