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Will a normal pimple on the scalp adversely impact hair grafts?

rhal22
I have acne, and I plan on getting a hair transplant in the near future. If I happen to get a pimple on my scalp after surgery (just a normal pimple, not folliculitis), will that adversely impact the grafts? Thanks.

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