Question

Does anybody like a receding hairline? I mean like a level 3 or 4 on the norwood scale with a shaved or a buzzed head? Also, when you have a receding hairline how does the hair loss doctor know where to start/stop placing grafts in the sides of the hairline for a hair transplant? If the grafts are placed too far in the front then the recession might continue & look weird. Basically, if the recession continues till the back of the head how does the surgeon make sure to avoid making it look weird?

Answer:

Hair transplantation is not just a clinical science, but an art. Creating a natural and cosmetically pleasing hairline is extremely important to the overall process. Additionally, physicians will work with the patient to create a hairline that the patient is satisfied with.

Future hair loss also needs to be considered which is why planning for the long term in hair replacement surgery is important. A patient may need more than one procedure to accomplish their goals or in the event of future baldness. Hair loss treatment options such as Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) may help prevent additional balding so typically these medications are recommended to help prevent future baldness.

Creating a "mature" hair line that is slightly receeded can be cosmetically pleasing. Many women also find it to be a sign of maturity, yet are still happy that the man has hair.

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Bill (Falceros) - Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.
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