Female hairline lowering through hair transplant. FUT (strip) OR FUE? (photos)

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Female/30 yrs considering having my hairline lowered hair as I have a high forehead (attached). I wanna have my hairline lowered by 1-1.5 cm. I am wondering which method should I go for? FUT (strip) or FUE? Which one yield better and permanant results? Which one would give a higher density? Which one would give a more natural results in the hairline area? Is it ok to get pregnant after hair transplant? Is it true that there is a specific tonic/ shampoo that must be used for at least one year?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

FUE is just a harvesting method.  It does not relate to results.  Keep in mind FUE is done with the head shaved.  FUT is not.  This may be an issue if you are a woman.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

The best way to lower a female hairline if the person has enough elasticity of their scalp is with Direct advancement of the hairline. If properly done this will not leave a noticeable scar. We developed the Irregular  Trichophytic hairline lowering procedure 35 years ago. This gives a natural density and you do not have to wait for grafts to grow. It is much less expensive and there is NO texture change of the hair.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.You could choose either FUE or FUT. Both methods have similar results. The difference is in the donor site where the strip method leaves a hidden scar and the FUE method does not leave a visible scar. Another way to lower your hair line would be forehead reduction which is a surgical procedure. Please make an appointment with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon / Hair Transplant Surgeon to discuss your options. All The Best !

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

You are referring to extraction methods when in fact the result is probably more determined by placement.  Strip gives a scar across the back of the head.  FUE does not.  In experienced hands, both methods will work well.  But one leaves a big scar and the other doesn't.

Marcio Crisostomo, MD · Answer

My preference in woman to lower the anterior hairline is to perform one session of FUT, as the scar will not be visible. FUE can be done as well, but I don't feel comfort to shave a woman's head. A second procedure can be done if a density improvement is desired after the final result.I personally don't like the hairline lowering with scalp advancement as it leaves a scar in front of the hair, and the quality of this scar is variable. Also alterations in forehead sensibility can appear.

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