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When will my hair thicken up? Looks so dense (photos)

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jarzate707Oct 7, 2021

Hey all, I got an FUE transplant last December (12-2-20). i was a Norwood 5. I got a total of 4800 grafts implanted. currently in month 10 post op. When will my hair thicken up? I feel like IT'S taking forever, or maybe it was a poorly done? please help me. Thank you

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