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Patchy result after 6 months and 20 days post FUE hair transplant - what are my options? (photos)

Beautiful753185Dec 16, 2021
It has been 6 months and 20 days since my FUE where I had 1200 grafts planted on a relatively small area in my hairline and I see a very patchy result. Also my left side hair is growing faster than right

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Dr. Sibel Ulusan, MD
Dr. Sibel Ulusan, MD
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Answered on Jan 4, 2022
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Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Internal Medicine
Answered on Dec 20, 2021
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