FUE 1523-Graft Hair Transplant Case | Two-Angle Record of an M-Shaped Hairline
A Taiwanese man in his 30s came to Dr. Wen-Yi Wu for a hair transplant assessment because of a receding M-shaped hairline and the outline of both temples. He hoped to plan the frontal area based on his native hair distribution, facial proportions and donor supply. The two sliders below show the frontal hairline and left temple from similar angles before treatment and at about 7 months of follow-up.
This case used FUE to transplant 1,523 grafts, with the images focusing on the central hairline, both temples and frontal hair flow. The actual area and graft allocation still need to be assessed by the doctor in person, based on the pattern of hair loss, native hair density, hair calibre, donor supply at the back of the scalp and the risk of future hair loss.
Two-Angle Comparison of an M-Shaped Hairline
The two pairs of photos below were taken from the same angle at different times and have been aligned to the same scale and position, so you can see changes in the M-shaped hairline from the front and at the left temple.
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This is a photo record of a single case and does not mean everyone will achieve the same result. Between the two photo sessions, hair length, styling, head angle, camera distance and lighting were not exactly the same, which affects how the hairline, temples and visible scalp appear. Actual recovery and hair growth also vary from person to person.
How Are Grafts Planned for an M-Shaped Hairline?
The assessment looks at the central hairline, the depth of both temples, native hair density and hair flow direction, weighed against what the donor area can provide. 1,523 grafts is the record for this case, not a standard recommendation for everyone; the actual allocation must also take into account facial proportions, priority areas and future changes in hair loss.
Want to know how your own M-shaped hairline could be planned?
Results vary between individuals and depend on native hair density, hair calibre, donor supply and aftercare. Graft counts reflect each patient's own hair loss at the time and are not a fixed recommendation; your plan requires an in-person assessment by the doctor.
