Verteporfin update - Dr Barghouthi finishes another case Research/Science 3/20/2024
A hair restoration case involved injecting four different doses of Verteporfin into the mid scalp and using Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) around the extraction areas. Photos were taken and an update will be shared soon.
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