Our real-time patient's hair transplant healing process
To all patients and potential patients:
The healing process of the procedure is very straightforward if you follow the instructions.
The best patients get the best results.
The day you leave your procedure, the tips of the grafted area will be above the surface of the skin.
This will appear unsightly to you after. However, it goes away rather quickly.
The tip of the hair graft will eventually scab, and crust over.
You begin a twice daily washing regimen on your third day postoperatively.
The tips of all of the grafted portion will eventually slough off, and the hair follicle will fall out and go dormant as well.
Many patients think their grafts are falling out, because it looks like a complete graft.
However, this is the normal process of all of the newly transplanted hair, it goes dormant.
Usually it takes about 7 to 10 days for the smaller grafted area to slough off.
These are normally the one hair grafts, which are in the frontal hairline, which gives the naturally looking appearance.
The follicular units grafts, that usually contain between 2 to 3 hairs follow immediately after the single hair grafts. Those usually fall out around the same time between 7 to 10 days.
What we do here at Great Hair Transplants is distinct between other hair transplant organizations in the industry.
We use a graft that will contain 2 to 3 of those follicular unit bundles in a single slit graft in order to help maximize the density.
These grafts that have more hair may take a few days longer to slough off. They usually start sloughing off around the 10 to 14 day range.
It’s not unusual for some patients to heal faster, and for others to take longer. These are just averages.
The average hair transplant will take anywhere between eight weeks to six months to initially start to grow. Average growth starts at around three months.
Once the transplanted hair begins to grow, it usually grows at the normal pace of hair growth which is around a half inch per month.
Larger cases, usually take a full 18 months to see final results.
You will see improvements throughout the process, however, the nine month point for most patients is only about halfway through the process.
Once the hair fully grows out at the 18 month point, it will continue to improve after that. The initial hair that grows is not in its adult phase as of yet. As the new grafted hair grows and strengthens, it will layer and be more manageable. So you will still see some subtle improvements in the months to follow the 18 month final result point.
The hardest part of a hair transplant… believe it or not, is waiting for it to grow. Be patient and the results will come!
Click Tabs below to view our Real time patient Hair Transplant journey and Live video Testimonials.
Hair Transplant 8 Month Progression
Watch Ryan's Hair Grow Over Time
When Ryan came to Dr. Bolton he
was anxious to get his hair back. As a young man he felt that he looked way too old for his age.
After seeing Dr Bolton's results on this website he was enthusiastic to allow us to follow his
progress through photos and video. Below you'll see a representation of his hair growth over time.
As of the creation of this page, it has only been 8 months since his surgery. He still has several
more months of growth to go! Stay tuned and watch Ryan's hair grow and learn about the stages of
hair growth.
These pictures represent hair growth over time starting the day of surgery up until 8 months
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Is a Shaved Head Necessary?!
No, but...
Ryan wanted to give Dr. Bolton the best possible environment for hair transplantation. Although shaving one's head is not a requirement for this procedure, surgery time can be accelerated when there is less hair in the way. Most patients do not choose this option. In this case Ryan did.
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Update on Ryan!
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Ryan's Testimonial
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Scar Videos
Ryan's Undetectable Scar: 1mo
Timeline Videos
Ryan's Timeline
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Nicholas got a hair transplant at ANOTHER clinic. He was so unhappy with the results that he decided to cover it up with a hair system. Completely frustrated with his situation he continued to look for a better solution. Finally he discovered Dr. Brett Bolton. Only at 9 months and he already looks like a million bucks and he doesn't have to wear a hair system any longer.
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Josh with hair loss in 1999My genes on both sides of the family were against me. I had my first hair transplant at the age
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Dr. Brett Bolton Stages of Growth
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Josh
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Ryan-
Sep 11, 2026
Salah
Florida
This is my second hair transplant with Dr. Bolton. I had my first procedure in 2017, and I was so impressed with the results and the entire experience that when I decided I wanted some additional fill-in work, there was no question that I was coming back to the same team. The first time around, the results were phenomenal. I started seeing... -
Sep 8, 2026
Mark
Florida
Dr. Bolton and his crew were easy to work with, professional, and efficient. Im very happy with my results so far, especially being only 9 months in. Im looking forward to seeing the final results! -
Aug 13, 2026
Elisabeth
Florida
I just had my transplant yesterday, and leading up to the appointment was amazing. Mike was informative and helpful, and Dr. Bolton was very warm in nature. He explained everything step by step during the procedure, which made me feel safe. The post-operative care was also so helpful, with guidance step by step regarding medications and skin care.... -
Aug 9, 2026
David
Florida
Hey Josh, I woke up this morning and looked at the comparison pictures that you sent again. I couldn't be happier! From the moment I started losing my hair I hated the idea of going bald. I looked and studied online about the whole transplantation process intermittently for 3-4 years . Once I felt like I knew what was the best way to proceed,... -
Aug 7, 2026
Justin
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Engoren and Dr. Brett Bolton earlier this year, and I truly cannot say enough about how positive my experience has been. Before my appointment, I needed to reschedule, and I was worried it might cause an inconvenience. Instead, Mr. Engoren was incredibly patient, kind, and understanding, immediately putting my mind... -
Aug 3, 2026
Ash
Florida
This team is amazing!
Dr. Brett Bolton and his entire team have been absolutely wonderful throughout my hair restoration journey. As a woman, my goal was simply to lower my hairline and achieve a more balanced, natural look. Mike took the time to explain the procedure, set realistic expectations, and answer all of my questions, which made me feel comfortable and... -
Aug 3, 2026
Phil
Florida
I am at day 14 following my transplant
I am now 14 days after my hair transplant procedure with Dr. Brett Bolton, and everything has gone exactly as expected. The entire experience has been outstanding, and I couldn't be happier with how things are progressing. I traveled for my procedure and arrived the day before my scheduled appointment. I stopped by the clinic to familiarize... -
Jul 17, 2026
Collin
Florida
Was a great experience, Dr. Bolton and staff are fantastic. I had great results and no longer have to worry about my hair. My local dermatologist said it was the best procedure shed ever seen! -
Jul 1, 2026
Brian
Florida
excellent service, I couldnt be happier! The doctor was awesome, and Josh was spectacular, I couldnt ask for better results!! -
Jul 1, 2026
Griffin
Florida
Would highly recommend Dr Bolton and his team for anyone considering the operation. Couldnt have asked for a better experience, from the initial intake process, evaluation and all the way to the procedure and post operation. Dr Bolton, Josh and their team were there throughout the process. They produce real and meaningful results and are 100%...
Our Pricing Philosophy
Please understand that we do not charge by the graft. In our view, pricing hair transplantation this way can be misleading. When a clinic says it is providing “1,000 grafts,” that number alone does not tell you how much hair you are actually receiving. Grafts can contain one, two, or three hairs, and each of those scenarios results in a very different amount of total hair—yet the patient is charged the same simply because the graft count is identical. For this reason, we believe graft-based pricing does not always reflect the true value or outcome of a procedure.
Instead, we have chosen what we believe is a fairer and more transparent approach: pricing based on the amount of donor tissue removed. Our planning is based on averages. The average adult male has approximately 200 hairs per square centimeter in the donor area, though individual hair density varies. Regardless of individual density, patients at the same pricing level receive approximately the same amount of donor tissue extracted, ensuring consistency in what is taken rather than relying on graft numbers that can vary significantly in hair content. While it is not possible to guarantee an exact number of square centimeters removed, we make every effort to come as close as possible to the planned amount—and when feasible, we aim to slightly exceed it rather than fall short.
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