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What size are SMP dots? I'm scared they will look fake

misterpeteFeb 26, 2020
I'm planning to do SMP on my depleted donor area to conceal FUE scaring. I'm worried it will look fake because the dots on pictures I've viewed online look quite big. Also I've heard the size of dots changes over time. Please advise

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