I did 1700 FUE transplant a month ago and my hairline seems asymmetrical so far. Did the doctor make a mistake? (Photos)

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I did ~1700 graft FUE transplant a month ago, and from the first day after surgery, it was noticeable for me that the hairline is unsymmetrical. I'm a designer(professional) so my eye is very keen to such things, but I believe it is no only my professional view, but quite obvious to regular eye. (Although it is not a huge different but 0.5-1 cm level difference still visible) What do you think? I'm considering adding 100-200 more graft in order to made it symmetrical.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

In some cases in order to get a natural look the hair can be implanted a little asymmetrical, other wise it can look very obvious. In order to add more grafts wait at least 5 months. See your results first and give your transplanted area some healing time to get better results.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are having post operative issues, it is best to contact your doctor for a follow up examination.  Normally, you and your doctor would agree on your hairline design and take photos BEFORE surgery to make sure these things do not happen.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

If you are unhappy with the design of your hairline, then you should contact your clinic and discuss with your doctor.When having a hair restoration for the front, it is critical that you are choosing a hair transplant surgeon that is know for his hairline work and design artistry.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

At one month postop there is probably not much to see as far as new growth.  No hairline is 100% symmetrical.  I'd suggest you wait 8-12 months from then date of the procedure, then see your surgeon to review preop photos and results.  I would suggest against putting more grafts in a month postop as you can't see where all the original grafts are.

Robert Jones, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Hi, everyones face and head is asymmetrical, so it is impossible to make the hairline symmetrical. I would visit your doctor and discuss your concerns with him or her. Each patient is different, but usually one temple is higher than the other so it is more natural to make the hairline slightly higher on that side to meet the temple.Dr. Robert Jones

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Hairline design is critical part of one of the 5-6 steps of the hair transplant surgery. My best advice at the movement is: contact your hair surgeon about your concerns for further evaluation. Good luck.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At one month, the hair that you see growing may not be all of your hair. The actual balance is what you saw the day the surgery was done and that is what you should expect. You can always add grafts at any time

I did 1700 FUE transplant a month ago and my hairline seems asymmetrical so far. Did the doctor make a mistake? (Photos)

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