Is my FUE hairline too high? (Photos)

Question

Hi all, Greetings! I had an frontal FUE of 3200 grafts. It's now 72 days past the same. My concern is about the hairline. Is it too high to look good? I am 27. Can someone kindly advice on how high the hairline should be in Cms or inches etc and how to measure it? I am worried sick about this right now. Also can someone point to the kind of look I might have after the results are complete. Thanks a lot in advance.

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

There is no exact distance for it, the frontal hair line supposed to be tailored for each individual. Your frontal muscle width, present donor capasity, wish is also important. It is stiil too early to see your result. Please be patient for at least 9 months.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may take 8-12 months before seeing the final results of your hair transplant surgery. If you are concerned with the density and shape, follow up with your surgeon for an exam.

Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Thank you for posting this question. The hairline may be too high, but remember, the hairlines that are placed during a hair restoration surgery must be timeless. The hairline will be with you forever, as the results are permanent. In general a hairline would be about 1.5 cm above the highest furrow in your frontalis muscle in the midline. This is this is the muscle that raises the eyebrows, and created horizontal furrows or wrinkles in the forehead. I hope this information is helpful to you.Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, ABHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are early in the recovery process as the regrowth phase begins 3-4 weeks after your hair falls out. You should begin to see a fuller head of hair through the 5 months from that point. Please continue to work with your board certified facial plastic surgeon and medical team to review your progress.
Best wishes,

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

The position of the hair line depends on a lot of factors e.g. the reserve you have, the amount of hair loss, ... Usually hairline is about 1-2 fingers higher than the highest crease or 8-10 cm from the brow. If significant number of hair is lost, we usually place the hairline higher to have adequate number of grafts for other areas. 72 days post surgery is too soon to see final results. 80 percent of the grafts will grow between 8-12 months post your procedure.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

There are several ways to decide where your hairline should be placed, including measuring 8-10 from the brow, 1-2 fingertips above the highest forehead wrinkle or dividing the face into three equal parts- chin to bottom of nose, bottom of nose to brow and brow to hairline being equal.  In a person with significant hairloss the brow can be placed higher to preserve grafts that will be needed elsewhere.  When you go in for your postop visit you can discuss hairline placement with your surgeon.  It's always easy to lower a hairline if desired but very difficult to correct one that is placed too low.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

It looks high but to be sure, lift your eyebrows high so that your forehead creases, and the hairline should be one finger breadth higher than the highest crease of your furrowed brow

Is my FUE hairline too high? (Photos)

Answers (7)

More FUE Hair Transplant Questions

I am traveling after hair transplant in 3 days, and I have a bag which weighs 50 pounds. Will this damage the FUE?

Dermaroller after FUE. I want to use it on my corner temple areas (which is not part of my recipient area) is this ok?

Can I use conditioner 19 days after my FUE for a dry scalp?

1 year after FUE, redness persists. Why may this be and how to care or make better? (photo)

Can I straighten my hair 1 year after FUE hair transplant?

How does FUE transplant work if I have ridges on scalp like CVG? (Photo)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS