Shedding
Days 80–86 after a hair transplant: Nearly three months
The end of the shedding phase is close. Many people see the first fine hairs around month 3 or 4, and some later. Thin, wispy hairs come first; thickness comes much later.
What you can do now
On day 80
What's typical
- First fine hairs for some
- Patchy look
- A few bumps as hairs push through
Call your clinic if you notice
- Fever, pus, a bad smell, or redness and warmth that spread.
- Bumps that are painful, hot or spreading.
- Pain that gets worse each day instead of easing.
In the GraftKeeper app, Check a symptom walks you through what to do.
Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.
Sources
- Hair transplantNHS, 2023
- A hair transplant can give you permanent, natural-looking resultsAmerican Academy of Dermatology, 2026
- Hair transplantation surgeryIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2008
- Complications in Hair TransplantationJournal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2018