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I cut my hair with an electric clipper number 1 after 7 months after FUE 5000. Is this normal or harming my hair growth?

shady mimiOct 11, 2018

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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Answered on Nov 28, 2018
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Dr. Christopher Varona, DO
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Dr. Christopher Varona, DO
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
4.9 | 55 Reviews
Answered on Oct 31, 2018
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Dr. Justin Rome, MD
Dr. Justin Rome, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Oct 18, 2018
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Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 15, 2018
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Dr. Dilan Fernando, MBBS
Dr. Dilan Fernando, MBBS
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Oct 16, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Oct 13, 2018
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