For those who already got a hair transplant... what would you have done differently if you were to get it again for the first time? Transplants 8/2/2026
People shared regrets and advice about hair transplants, including timing the procedure in winter to avoid sun and sweat, and avoiding certain clinics. Some regretted specific methods like FUT due to visible scarring, while others warned against being influenced by social media.
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