Hair transplant recovery, month by month
Oct 14, 2026 · 1 min read
From the first days to month twelve: the typical timeline, including the shedding phase that worries almost everyone around week three.
What the video says
Twelve months of recovery, in twenty seconds. Day zero: care instructions. Week two: crusts usually gone. Weeks two to eight: shedding. Month three: new growth often starts. Month six: visible progress. Month twelve: the final result. Everyone heals at their own pace.
What the video says
Transplanted hair falling out in week three? Don't panic. It's called the shedding phase. It often happens between weeks two and eight, and it's normal. New growth usually starts later, around month three. Your clinic's instructions come first.
Recovery after a hair transplant takes about a year. Everyone heals at their own pace, and your clinic's instructions always come first. This is the typical timeline.
A typical timeline
- Day 0 — the procedure day. You leave with care instructions.
- Week 2 — crusts are usually gone by the end of the second week.
- Weeks 2–8 — the shedding phase. Transplanted hairs often fall out.
- Month 3 — new growth often starts around this time.
- Month 6 — visible progress.
- Month 12 — the final result.
"My new hair fell out" — the shedding phase
Around week three, many people notice the transplanted hairs falling out and panic. This is called the shedding phase. It often happens between weeks two and eight, and it is normal. New growth usually starts later, around month three.
If something worries you, ask your clinic.
The full timeline is also on the recovery page, and if you travel with GraftAi, your trip plan and aftercare are in your account.
