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Creases and folds in scalp after hair transplant. What is this?

f.rest123Mar 23, 2017
Ever since i got my hair transplant 2 months ago, a couple of creases appeared on my scalp which werent there before. What is this?

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Good luck. These produce infections that are almost never ending and these procedures have been outlawed in most countries. You will have to find a doctor willing to commit to your care

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