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Can I use Minoxidil after Scalp Micropigmentation?

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satori555Apr 18, 2016

I'm thinking about doing a Scalp Micropigmentation. I have thinning hair but it's not so bad. I just want to give volume as I do with Toppik powder. But I like using Minoxidil as well to prevent further hair loss. If I go on and have a SMP, can I continue using Minoxidil? Thanks a lot!

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