My 12 months Korea Hair Transplant update. Progress Pictures 1/29/2026
A user shared their 12-month update after a 1600-graft hair transplant in Korea, with mixed reactions about the necessity and results. The user is not currently using minoxidil or finasteride but plans to consult a doctor about it.
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