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Any solution other than SMP to fix some overharvested spots on donor area?

chutiFeb 24, 2018
Hi guys, as id like to keep my hair 3 mm length i heard SMP would not give a natural effect in this case. As hair specialists do you guys know others technics to hide thin spot left by bad fue on donor area ? Thanks.

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