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Holes seen in the recipient area 20 days post FUE. (photos)

anilraFeb 20, 2017
I am 20 days post fue. I am able to see small holes in the transplanted area. Is this normal and I could see pus formed on one of the transplanted hair. Is it a signal of infection. I hav uploaded the photos of my scalp please help

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