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What do you think about my scar 6 months after FUT surgery? 1 day post SMP. (photos)

samglApr 2, 2018
I'm curious about what you doctors think about my scar? I also had SMP today and I'm not really happy with he look right now. Do you think it's gonna get better after some time? Or after second session?

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