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FUE donor area looks very patchy after 7 months - is this normal? (photos)

Mike1229Dec 12, 2021
I had a beard transplant done about 7 months ago. I didn’t really notice how bad my donor area was because I was more concerned about the beard itself..can you please tell me if this was done correctly because everytime I contact the Doctor he says everything is fine..I’m very concerned I ruined my hair for the rest of my life..

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Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Internal Medicine
Answered on Dec 28, 2021
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