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I had eyebrow implants 4 months ago. Original hair has fallen out and implanted hair grows sticking up. Is this normal?

Heather1982Oct 28, 2013
I had eyebrow implants done the end of June. A lot if my normal hair has fallen out and implanted hair grows sticking up. Is this normal? Will my original hair grow back? Will implanted hair begin to look better over time? Please help. Feeling really self conscious

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