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Second hair transplant to increase density? Is my hairline okay? (Photos)

woales123Aug 3, 2017
Hi Docs, I had a hair transplant two months ago. I insisted to get more density for my hairline. However, my doctor said it shouldn't be too dense or too low, otherwise I'd look weird. So I had 1250 grafts transplanted. This is the result. I know 2 months is too early to judge but I compared the other pictures I found online, I think my density is a bit low. Do you also think my hairline is too sparse? Can/should I get a second hair transplant to fix this after 1-2 years? Thanks !

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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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