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Why do I still have coarse and kinky hair 4 years after FUT hair transplant? Is this permanent?

tlc_babeMay 15, 2022
I had an FUT hair transplant 4 years ago with a reputable doctor. As the hair started growing in, I immediately noticed that it was a different texture than the rest of my hair. I have very thin & straight textured hair but the transplanted hairs were very coarse, kinky & almost resemble pubic hair. My doctor said that this would only be temporary but the hairs are still growing in that way. So I'm wondering what would have caused this & is there anything that can be done? Could it be permanent?

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Dr. Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 20, 2022
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Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Internal Medicine
Answered on Jun 13, 2022
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