One year after my hair transplant! 3633 FUE grafts
    Transplants 12/7/2021

    User shares one-year hair transplant results with 3633 FUE grafts. Responses discuss improved appearance, hairline looking pluggy, and doctor's location in Ottawa, Canada.
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