Shedding
Days 87–90 after a hair transplant: Three months
Three months. By now the grafted area can look thinner than before surgery; that's a well-known part of the timeline. From here the direction is new growth, slowly.
What you can do now
On day 87
What's typical
- Thin look
- First fine hairs for some
- Bumps as hairs break 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.
- Low mood that won't lift.
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