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1 month after FUE hair transplant, can I use Derma Roller on transplanted scalp?

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aglkoMar 7, 2017

I am Aman 24,male ;After 1 month of FUE hair transplant , I have started using derma roller since 1 week on transplanted scalp along with minoxidal 10%,is it fine or shall I stop using derma roller??

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