Most hair transplants are obvious
    Transplants 8/18/2023

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    hair transplant (surgical) 2000 grafts
    hair transplant (surgical) 1744 grafts
    hair transplant (surgical) 3000 grafts
    💊 oral minoxidil (oral) 10mg/day daily
    💧 topical pyrilutamide (topical)
    💧 RU58841 (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with mixed results.

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    The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.
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