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Is this real growth? 4 weeks post FUE. I had 2800 grafts and it appears as though my hair is growing. (Photos)

fuelonghairfemaleJan 18, 2018
I expected it to shed and although some have there hasn’t been a lot. I am comfortable with shedding in fact I expected it but it’s the fact I haven’t that’s unnerved me.Is this likely to shed? I have tried to speak to my surgeon but he has gone AWOL since the op.

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