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5 days after hair transplant - is this normal, or an infection? I have a large, pus-filled pimple in recipient area (Photos)

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Hi. I got a hair transplant 5 days ago. Today, noticed a large, pus-filled pimple in the recipient area, plus some mild oozing in nearby spots in the recipient area. Is this a normal part of the healing process, or should I be concerned I might have an infection? Thanks!

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