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Is a 2nd shed at 8 months post-op hair-transplant normal?

sthrockssOct 30, 2022
It seems like I’m experiencing a second shed at around the 8 month mark. Is something like this normal? The transplanted hair is still very wiry. I’m assuming it will get better in the next few months, but assumed the hair would be healthier and fuller by now.

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