It's been a year since my transplant and I have far less density than I should. The transplanted hairs are growing in length, but they're very dry and have a wiry/kinky texture. Is this the result of a botched procedure? I did have a short phase where I smoked a couple cigarettes per day that started about five months after the transplant. I stopped smoking again about a month ago. Is it possible that smoking delayed my growth/healing, and can I expect the texture to change from here?
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Hello and thank you for your question. It is very difficult to tell how many grafts by looking at these pictures, especially the one where I can't see your scalp. I would suggest going for an in person consultation in order to get the best recommendation. Best of luck to you.
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