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How Long After Hair Transplant Surgery Can One Comfortably Go out in Public?

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1325muckSep 14, 2010

Obviously anyone considering a hair transplant procedure is hoping to improve their outward appearance, but for those of us hoping to do so with discretion without calling attention I'm wondering how soon thereafter can one go out in public without concealing surgery (i.e. wearing a hat) or without visible traces?

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