How long do people usually wait between hair transplant sessions?

[Ethan Cole]

3800 grafts in. I’ve been doing PRP regularly. This was my first session and I’m considering a second one after the 1-year mark.

[louismassaro]

The general rule of thumb is definitely 12 months. It takes a full year for the transplanted hair to mature and thicken up completely. If you go in too early (like at month 8 or 9), the surgeon might accidentally damage new follicles that haven't fully surfaced yet.

Since you mentioned you are doing PRP regularly—don't stop! That is likely the best thing you can do right now. It doesn't just help the new grafts survive; it helps heal the donor area (the back of your head) so it's ready for a second pass if you need it.

Staying consistent with PRP hair restoration during that 1-year waiting period is key to maximizing density so that your second surgery can be smaller (or maybe not needed at all).

Good luck with the growth phase!

[Smith Walker]

Most surgeons recommend waiting at least 9–12 months between hair transplant sessions so the first procedure has fully matured and donor healing can be properly assessed. Waiting a year also helps determine whether additional density or coverage is truly needed before committing to a second session.