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Hair looks thinner after second hair transplant. Is this normal?

lazlo3184Jul 18, 2024
I had a hair transplant 2 years ago and a second transplant for density and crown area about 6 months ago. I read that the second one will show results slower, but right now my original transplanted area looks thinner than before the second procedure. Is this normal? Can i expect the denisty to come in at one year mark? I expected improvement from the second procedure but it is just concerning at the moment.

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Dr. Ross Kopelman, DO
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Sep 8, 2024
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