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All are the hair grafts transplanted during FUE visible to the eye? (Photo)

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RYU1989Sep 1, 2016

I just got a hair transplant last week, it's been precisely 7 days. I have noticed that some of the grafts look a little somewhat oddly spaced. Upon taking a closer look, it appears that there are grafts embedded in the skin as well. I am asking, because shedding usually occurs later.

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