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Which hair transplant option is best for a female, FUT or FUE?

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For a woman with genetically thinning hair, MPB on top with very thick donor site in back of head, which of these two transplant options would be better? Also, would the top of the head need to be shaved to do the transplant or can the hair just be cut short?

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