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After 49 days post op Fue i look exactly the same before transplant?!

john_ssSep 9, 2015
My whole transplanted hair has fallen after 49 days post op FUE and i look exactly the same as when i was before the operation ..i cant even see the holes in my head it disappeared is this normal or what?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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