If your first hair transplant didn't deliver the results you expected, a second hair transplant is still an option. A second hair transplant can help improve follicle density in the affected areas, as well as add coverage for large balding spots.
If you are unhappy with the results from a previous hair transplant, we recommend booking a consultation with our surgeons who will be able to determine your suitability for a revision hair transplant and work out the best treatment plan whilst also detailing the risks involved.
While hair transplant repair and reversal procedures can undoubtedly improve the results of a prior, poorly performed procedure, these efforts may not achieve the goals you had for your initial surgery. That is why it is so critical to get it right the first time.
How many people like their hair transplants? An impressive 95% of patients find their hair treatment surgeries satisfactory.
Hair transplantation is not an inexpensive solution. The investment necessary for hair restoration is accounted for in its long and involved technique (a long procedure time) and follow-up. When patients cannot afford it or they are pushing their budget, this can create a vulnerability.
In other cases, too much hair is transplanted or at the wrong angle, creating an unnatural result. This often results in regret as a result. A good consultation from a knowledgeable doctor with a lot of experience can prevent this kind of unpleasant experience.
There are a few ways surgeons can correct bad hair transplants. The first is camouflaging obvious grafts from previous transplants. By placing micro-grafts in front of larger existing grafts, they can camouflage unnatural-looking hair plugs or old implants to give a more authentic hairline.
Generally, a patient cannot experience pattern baldness again after hair transplant surgery. This is due to the nature of the harvested hair follicles, which are unlikely to fall out since they are taken from the back and sides of the head. However, it is possible for the transplanted hair to thin over time.
The best age patients should be considering hair transplant surgery is when they are between 30-45. The most common age patients have surgery tends to be when they have turned 30 or older.
Common causes of poor outcomes include inexperienced surgeons, low-quality grafts, outdated surgical techniques, and insufficient graft numbers, leading to unnatural results and visible scars.
Wear a loose-fitting hat
Whether you are a laid-back, baseball cap kind of guy, a hip beanie bro or prefer a stylish Panama, headwear can cover up any traces of a hair transplant. They can comfortably obscure any traces of shock loss, as well as any donor area scarring. They can also complete your overall style.
Hair transplant procedures aren't a one and done thing, since hair loss will continue even after the transplant. So if you feel like you may just give up and shave your head, then a hair transplant could be a bad idea. Both methods of hair transplant procedures, FUT and FUE, will leave scarring on your scalp.
This presents another possible hair transplant reversal method, as you can use laser hair removal to stop hair growth from the transplanted follicles. However, once your transplanted hair has been lasered, it will not grow back. In addition to this, your hair transplant scars will be more visible.
Signs of failure include poor hair growth, resulting in sparse or patchy areas, and an unnatural-looking hairline, which may appear too straight or asymmetrical. Excessive scarring, infections, and prolonged inflammation are other indicators of a failed transplant.
You can only sue if the unsatisfactory results were due to negligence or malpractice, not personal dissatisfaction.
When follicle quality is the problem – due to the procedure being carried out poorly – unhealthy hair follicles can be removed and new hair grafts can be transplanted to the recipient area. This is done using the FUE procedure and can cover hair loss areas that were not effectively treated in the initial procedure.
For some men, a hair transplant might result in an asymmetrical hairline, a noticeably still-too-thin area, or results that appear less natural than anticipated. Some men also experience temporary effects like swelling or bruising, and some may have allergic reactions to the products used.
Fortunately, patients can quickly fix bad hair transplant results with modern techniques. Providers are able to extract the previously placed grafts and replant them. During this procedure, the doctor will remove the follicles and any cysts if they are present.
The general success rate of hair transplants is 95 – 98%, especially when using the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique. Top-rated hair transplant surgeons usually have a close to 100% success rate.
Common signs of a bad hair transplant to watch out for include: Unnatural hairlines that look harsh, overly straight, placed too low, or mismatched to your face. Patchy or uneven hair density with noticeable gaps. Visible scars in the donor or recipient areas.
When a hair transplant is administered expertly, no one should know you have had the surgery. With FUT there can be a risk of a slight scar occurring at the back of the head, especially if the hair is particularly short or thin in this area.
Also known as "shock loss", it is normal to shed your transplanted hair following an FUE hair transplant. This process starts at 1-2 weeks after surgery and is completely normal. Your new hairs will grow in their place in the next 8-12 months.