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Will PRP injected in the beard region cause hair to grow faster and thicker?

NYC_MaleApr 14, 2015
I am 19 years old. My beard hair (cheeks and goatee region) is covered with small vellus hair. The hairs are very thin and small and haven't matured. Will PRP injected in the beard region quicken and thicken the beard? Thanks

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