Decided to go for hair transplant after a few months of really thinking it through. I can say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life Progress Pictures 4/22/2023
User decided to get hair transplant and is happy with results. Others compliment the change and suggest hair loss concealers or SMP for further improvement.
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