"Ditching the hat" is a very personal thing. When you're ready will depend on your hair restoration goals and expectations of your hair replacement procedures. While some patients are satisfied with a thinning appearance and would be ready to ditch the hat after a single procedure, some want more density before they're comfortable enough to be rid of it completely...

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