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Safe to pluck transplanted hair from hairline? (Photo)

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I am 6 months post-op from an awful transplant that left me feeling incredibly depressed and disfigured. The hairline I received was very straight with a ridiculous widows peak, completely unnatural! I've been avoiding formal events and wearing hats ever since. Today I plucked the hairs to bring the hairline back. I've decided on electrolysis + SMP, but am concerned I'll be left with permanent scars/marks. Is this a legitimate concern, or will the 'shocked' follicles eventually settle?

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