Although hair transplantation is a method that helps solve the problem of thinning hair, baldness, or hereditary baldness, after the hair transplantation Some people will encounter problems with their hair not being able to grow. Which is something that can happen at any time. This can be caused by many factors. including the doctor′s expertise, poor quality hair grafts, hair transplant equipment, and self-care after the hair transplant. Including unexpected factors such as congenital disease or medicine that must be taken, etc., these are all reasons why hair transplants do not grow.

Hair transplantation is a way to solve the problems of hair loss, thinning hair, and baldness using various techniques such as FUT hair transplantation and FUE hair transplantation. It′s an unusual problem. But it can occur from many factors together.

For the first period after hair transplantation There may be hair loss which is normal. Also known as Shock Loss, it is a condition in which the hair is traumatized. stop growing There may be hair loss approximately 2-8 weeks after the hair transplant. But after this, the first 3-4 months after the hair transplant have passed. The hair will return to normal and new hair will grow, which is 50%, approximately 6 months after the hair transplant. The hair will grow almost completely 9-12 months after the hair transplant. and will be fully grown in about 18 months.

But if approximately 18 months have passed, there is still no new hair growth. This may be a sign that your hair will not grow. You can observe symptoms over time as follows:
* After 12 months, the hair still doesn′t show any signs of growing back. or very little growth, this may indicate that there may be an abnormality in the hair growth.
* After 18 months, if there is no new hair growth or very little hair growth It is not in accordance with what was discussed with the doctor in the case. It is considered that the hair transplant was unsuccessful. Didn′t get results as expected.
In general, If you observe yourself and find that your hair isn′t growing or that your hair isn′t growing in the time period it should be.

Failure to grow hair can be caused by many factors. All of these factors result in the inability to grow hair. This may be caused by just one factor or many factors at the same time.

The causes of hair not growing are as follows:

1. Hair transplant time - Depth level - Hair graft drilling

• Hair transplant time - If the hair graft is left outside for too long, May cause hair follicle cells to die.
• Depth level - The transplant must be at the right depth. If it goes too deep, the hair won′t grow. If it′s too shallow, the hair graft will fall out.
• Hair graft drilling - If the doctor does not have the expertise, the hair graft may be damaged.
• Hair graft segmentation - If you are not careful Hair follicle cells may be destroyed.
• Selection of hair grafts - if the doctor is not an expert And didn′t choose hair grafts well enough. May cause problems with unhealthy hair grafts. which results in hair growth not being possible

Before deciding to have a hair transplant and choosing a hair transplant clinic It is recommended to check carefully that The doctors and assistant staff are knowledgeable. Studied and received specialized training in hair transplantation or not. Because every step of permanent hair transplantation is a method that requires high skills and experience. Because it is a very delicate surgery If done by a doctor and team without expertise, not only There will be a risk that the hair will not grow. But there will be no hair grafts to grow again.

2. Techniques used in hair transplantation
Currently, there are three main techniques for hair transplantation: FUE FUT and DHI. Each method has different advantages and disadvantages. However, hair transplantation, no matter what method, requires the expertise of the doctor. and the team is the key In order to avoid the possibility of not growing hair.

FUE and FUT hair transplants found that can not grow the hair satisfyingly when compare with DHI techniques because the method of drilling out the hair grafts has a higher risk of damaging the hair roots. Therefore it must be done correctly. If done by a doctor who has no expertise It will cause the hair graft to be damaged. and thus unable to grow hair. Including the hair grafts obtained from FUE and FUT hair transplants are still more weak. Therefore, it requires special skills and expertise from the doctor and team.

For FUT hair transplants, there may be a chance that the hair won′t grow as well. If done by a doctor and staff who do not have enough expertise, such as in the process of taking the hair graft and cutting it to be used for a hair transplant If divided carelessly May cut into the hair roots causing damage to the hair grafts.

3. The hair graft used for transplantation is not strong enough.
A hair graft or hair graft is a piece of hair that the doctor must take out for use in a hair transplant. And you must choose to use only the hair grafts at the back of the hair which is donor area. which are the hair follicle cells that are the strongest And does not affect the hormone DHT, which is the hormone that causes hair loss.

For the hair graft, there will be tissue attached to it. and it was fragile, so in the process of taking out the hair graft If damage occurs It will result in the death of the hair graft that is used for hair transplantation. and causing the hair to not grow.

4. The hair transplant takes too long time.
In general, It takes approximately 5-6 hours to grow hair. This time depends on the technique used to grow hair. The hair graft should not remain outside the body for too long. Because it will decrease the nutrients and it will caused the death of hair cell.

Moreover if the hair follicle cells lack moisture. Hair follicle cells may die. when the hair follicle cells are outside the body. will still work normally But if it stay too long Nutrients will be depleted. It can cause hair follicle cells to die as well.

Therefore, the solution to prolong the life of hair follicle cells must be of the same grade as the organ prolong soaking solution used for organs awaiting transplantation. But the hair follicle cells should not be left outside the body for too long. Doctors therefore have to work against time. To maintain the quality of the hair follicle cells as completely as possible

Following to our clinic method, graft infusion solution uses a combination of 2 types. Type 1 is a type used to preserve organs. Used in organ transplants and the second type is used for treating hair roots, tissues and providing food for hair roots. for transplanting to the next step.

5. The equipment used for hair transplantation is not up to standard.
For the equipment used for hair transplantation, it should be special equipment. Made specifically to grow hair only. and must be standard equipment In the clinic, we use a device called the Implanter pen, which was developed from the FUE technique and developed from the robot used for hair transplants. This device is more convenient and accurate for doctors.

In addition, the various solutions or medicines used must also have standards. For example, graft prolong solution should be the same solution as the solution used to soak important organs before organ transplants or anesthetics must be of high quality. To make it work well. There are side effects If specific medicine is not used or not using standard equipment It will affect the strength of the hair roots. Makes hair not grow. It also puts those undergoing treatment at risk of harm. or infection during surgery as well

6. Post-care for hair transplant surgery is not good enough.
Taking care of yourself after hair transplant is very important Because if you′re not careful or neglect to take care of yourself according to the doctor′s advice It may cause the hair to not grow. Especially during the first 2 weeks after hair transplant. It is a time when the hair roots are not yet connected to the surrounding tissues. If you don′t take care of yourself well enough It will cause the hair roots or grafted hair to fall off Or it may cause inflammation, infection and damage to the hair roots.
Therefore, during the period of 14 days after hair transplantation Medical experts recommend taking care of yourself strictly as follows:

• Do not scratch at the hair transplant wound.
• Do not rub the hair transplant wound. And be careful not to get hit.
• Wash your hair properly according to the advice of the clinic staff.

7. Hair doesn′t grow for no reason.
Other reasons that may occur after a hair transplant It may cause the hair to not grow. Such as the congenital diseases of the hair transplant such as diabetes, thyroid disease, as well as lifestyle habits. such as smoking and drinking alcohol regularly This will result in blocking the blood flow that will nourish the hair follicle cells.

Including the reasons that are not yet clearly known. About X Factor, which the medical profession assumes is a condition in which the body rejects tissue. or refusing to have a hair transplant This is because the body′s immune system thinks the hair transplant is foreign thing. As a result, there is no blood supply to the hair roots. This is the reason why the hair doesn′t grow.

But the occurrence of X Factor condition is very rare because the hair graft used is the hair transplant patient’s own hair. It′s not a foreign thing. Not someone else′s hair Therefore causing the body to be less able to reject it. Or there is almost no chance of it happening at all.

Currently, the X Factor condition is still debated in the medical community as to whether it really happened or not. In the case where it is said that hair cannot grow due to X Factor, it may be due to other reasons than X Factor.

8. What should you do if your hair doesn′t grow?

Contact the clinic if it is still within the warranty period. For our clinic, we have a 1-year satisfaction guarantee. If the hair has grown but still not dense or has significant gaps, the clinic will be responsible for re-growing it for free at no cost.