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4 weeks & 4 days post op FUE, does everything look fine? (photos)

February 16, 2015
Asked By:Iz877 in London, GB

Hi I had crusting which has now completely fell off on the 4 week mark, I've now been left with what Is shown in the photo. Small hairs haven't shed. I wanted to know firstly if this is normal & if by the four week mark if my head looks fine? Crusting took a little longer than usual to fall off. Also what can I expect now? Thank you

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