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What does it when when one start experiencing pulse in the implanted areas on a Hair transplant?

EwokoDec 11, 2016
Is it a bad sign?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Dr. Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
Dr. Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
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