Unnatural-Looking Results The direction the new hair grows, how the hairline is shaped, and how the hair is spread out all play a big role. If the technique or planning is off, the results can look fake, which is a telltale sign of a bad hair transplant.
So when something is super heavy, launched out to the front where it's projecting forward, it's not going to match the degree of recession behind it. And it needs to have enough support in the mid scalp that it won't look tip forward. If it does, that can look fake.
The hairline above looks unnatural because it is too straight, does not match the temples, grafts are too large for the hairline, and the angles are too perpendicular.
Hair transplant surgery allows the surgeon to move healthy hairs on your scalp to areas with thinning hair. Today, it's possible to have natural-looking results thanks to one key advance. Most surgeons now transplant the healthy hairs a few at a time.
One of the most common complaints is an uneven hairline after a hair transplant, which can result from poor planning, inexperienced surgeons, or improper graft placement. Poor Planning: If the hairline is not designed carefully before the procedure, it can lead to an unnatural appearance.
Below are approximate graft numbers needed based on different stages of hair loss: Norwood Stage 2-3: 500-1,500 grafts (hairline recession and minor thinning) Norwood Stage 3 Vertex: 1,500-2,000 grafts (recession with crown thinning) Norwood Stage 4: 2,000-2,500 grafts (pronounced hairline and crown loss)
An example of a bad hair transplant include unnatural-looking hairlines with a “pluggy” appearance, visible scarring, uneven distribution of grafts leading to sparse or patchy areas, or misaligned hair angles that don't mimic natural hair growth patterns.
By the 10-year mark, transplanted hairs remain while some surrounding non-transplanted hairs might thin, potentially affecting overall look and density.
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.
Scars in the subcutaneous layer probably cause kinky hair rather than scars in the dermis. Fibrotic tissue that forms in the subcutaneous layer presses on transplanted hair follicles and causes deformity of follicles.
If patients undergo surgery too early, they may experience hair thinning after the transplant because the hair is harvested from a part of the scalp that is still going to fall out. Patients need to understand how far their hairline will recede and the overall extent of their balding before committing to surgery.
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.
Even small grafts will appear unnatural if placed at the wrong angle. Hair along the frontal hairline has an anterior angulation. The reason why many previously used pedicle flaps for hair restoration gave an unnatural result was because the hair grew posteriorly at the frontal hairline with these procedures.
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.
Hair Transplant Clinic Red Flags to Avoid
No clear information about the doctor performing the surgery. Clinics highlighting staff or results but not the doctor's experience. Doctor listed in name only, with little involvement in procedures. Clinics that let unlicensed technicians perform the procedure.
TRICARE doesn't cover: Hair transplants.
The primary reason some transplants are noticeable is that the clinic has used a more invasive technique, transplanted hairs without the right growth direction or consistent coverage, or simply hasn't met the high standards you should expect.
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.
Transplanted hair follicles generally continue to grow throughout a person's lifetime.” With proper care of your scalp and hair post-surgery, your hair transplant should still look good after 2 decades. However, it's important to note that natural aging processes can cause changes in your hair transplant's appearance.
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.
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.