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Numbness 2 months after FUE hair transplant, is this OK or my nerves are damaged permanent?

Celavko
2 month ago i had FUE hair transplantation and i still dont feel anything in the front of my head.Is this numbness normal or the nerves can be damaged permanent? Also my native hair in this numb area is like a hay. Is numbness bad for hair growing or does not affectit? Can i use minoxidil in numb area? Thanks

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