How Long Should I Wait Between Hair Transplant Procedures?

This question, from a member of our hair loss social community and discussion forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. Alan Feller:

Dr. Feller how long do you think it is best for a hair transplant patient to usually wait between strip procedures? I know there might be many variables and no set rule.

I had a 4352 graft procedure in August 2012 and would like to have a followup procedure to get more grafts placed in my crown. Are risks of shock-loss and scar stretching lessened by waiting 2 years vs say a year?

I would give the scalp a minimum of 8 months before round two, but optimally a year and a half. By then the recipient area is revascularized and the donor area is stable.

If your hair restoration physician plans to work in a completely untouched area then you can cut that time down considerably.

Dr. Alan Feller
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David (TakingThePlunge)
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