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METHODOLOGY

Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device That Reduces Graft Injury and Improves Ergonomics in Hair Transplantation Surgery

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Pages 2009-2019 | Received 28 Apr 2023, Accepted 01 Aug 2023, Published online: 03 Aug 2023

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