How to correct a receded hairline without surgery?

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Hello, I'm 26 and I've had a receded hairline (high temples) from birth. Therefore regain products don't work as the hair was never there to start with. My forehead appears huge and the hairline far back. I have looked into surgery options and had consultations but surgery is just completely unaffordable for me. Is there anything else I can do? I'm desperate and the hairline is taking a huge toll on my life. It is causing huge self esteem issues and psychological problems

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Lowering the contour of your hairline would require surgical
intervention. Follicular Unit Extraction is an example of a technique where
tiny punches would be used to harvest hair grafts from the head and nape. Nape
hair is thinner. With specialized tools, leg hair may also be used. Both are
soft and thin. They make ideal choices for the edge of the hairline, helping it
to look as natural as possible.If money is a concern, you may want to consider waiting for
a more ideal time to have a surgery done. There are also financing options as
well. In the meantime, if your hairline is causing you distress,
you may want to consider various hair styling options to make the most of what
you have.Focus
on developing your confidence. There are many celebrities who don’t have
perfect hair, yet have managed to cultivate a strong sense of self. So keep
this in mind as well.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

There are two surigical options - one is to undergo a surgical procedure where the current hairline is brought forward. The other surgical option is a hair transplant. If these surgical options are unaffordable, the other non-surgical option would be to have a hairpiece or hair system designed. These can also look very natural when properly created by an expert.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hair Transplantation is your only option. Since it’s out of your price range I would begin saving. See if you qualify for financing and in the meantime begin using Finasteride to make sure it doesn’t continue to get worse.

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