A day or 2 from 4 months since my hair transplant. Had 1500 / Strip. I am 62 and only wanted to build a hairline. Hair is thin in the crown, and I probably will leave it that way. Everything went just as advertised, little pain, no one has any idea I had it done, and I am now starting to see a little progress. No pics yet, the progress is hard for the camera to pic up, but it is starting to happen. When I see enough progress that the camera will show, I will post some pics. I will say this! If you want a year to go by really fast, get a 12 month cash loan. If you want a year to creep by very slowly, get a hair transplant..