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Is 27 too young for a hair transplant? And if I am on Minoxidil, should I stop beforehand? (Photo)

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I am 27 looking to get a transplant but not sure should I wait for a few more years until the supposedly unhealthy follicles all die off first. Also I am currently on minoxidil should I be stopping it before the transplant if so for how long? And should I continue it after ?

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