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Bald spot 18 months after FUE hair transplant?

fue2017febAug 15, 2018
I had an fue hair transplant done about 18 months ago, all was going well but i recently notice a bald spot the size of a coin on the area where i recieved the transplant. Is this temporary, will the hair grow back or do i need the area to be treated again with a transplant. What could be the reaspn for this to happen?

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Weight lifting does not cause baldness. If you are concerned, follow up with your doctor to see photos before your surgery so you can see if you lost more hair.

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