Can a FUE hair transplant damage existing hair follicles?

December 2, 2014
Asked By:ryanSA in South Africa, ZA

Hi I'm 28 years old and I've consulted a hair transplant surgeon earlier this year and he recommended the FUE procedure for 1000 grafts as I have a gaps of thinning hair rather than bald spots. I am currently on Finasteride for 11 months now. Is it possible for the FUE procedure to damage the existing hair follicles as I wish to thicken the center path and crown regions?

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December 16, 2014

Answer: FUE

December 16, 2014

Answer: FUE

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