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1 year after FUE, redness persists. Why may this be and how to care or make better? (photo)

HTDUNNE2013Dec 3, 2018
I had an fue a year ago. The doctor seemed inexperienced and I can't go back for aftercare as it was in another country. My current predicament is discolouration in recipient area, this is not sun burn. Why may this be and how to care or make better

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