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If grafts don't shed 7 weeks after a FUE hair transplant, what does that mean? Will it affect results?

HomzzJan 29, 2017
I had an fue procedure approximately 7 weeks ago. There has been minimal shedding and I have noticed that hairs transplanted are sticking around. Some seem to be growing long, however am really not sure about the remaining transplanted hairs that have not shed or grown. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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