I have had two transplants (1800 total grafts) over the past 2 1/2 years in the vertex (400 grafts) and front (1400). I have noticed that the transplanted hair grows significantly faster than the native hair (mostly in the crown/middle scalp). This increased rate of growth is probably 50% or more. I suppose this indicates that the grafts are growing well and are healthy, but has this effect been noticed in other patients?
Thank you.
I have a hard time understanding how you can distinguish transplanted hair growth from non-transplanted hair growth, as 50% faster growth seems drastic. I have not had patients mention this type of phenomenon, as all hairs (transplanted and non-transplanted) should grow at the same rate if they are the same scalp hairs. If you had body hairs transplanted to your scalp it will grow at a different rate.