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What to expect after 5 months of hair transplant?

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Kind42374Jun 9, 2023

I am 38 years old and underwent a hair transplant procedure 5 months and 10 days ago to address my stage 6 baldness. The doctor utilized a combination of FUT and FUE techniques, transplanting a total of 4000 grafts. However, I am concerned because my scalp is still visible, and the density of my hair is not satisfactory. I am wondering if I should have opted for more than 4000 grafts. Can you provide an estimate of when my hair will

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