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How long should I apply ointment to the donor area after an FUE procedure? (photo)

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sdjackJan 30, 2017
I have been applying the ointment to the donor area now for 7 days. Should I be good to let the donor area heal by itself now without anything or do I still need to apply the ointment for a longer period of time? If so, how long?

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