Male Hairline Transplant Case | Forehead About 3 to 12 Months After Surgery
A man in his 30s came to Dr. Wen-Yi Wu for a hair transplant assessment because his frontal hairline and both temples were receding. He hoped to improve the outline of his forehead. About 3 months and about 12 months after surgery the forehead was photographed with the head tilted down; use the slider below to compare the two points.
This case uses a head-down forehead view to show the hairline and both temples. The actual technique, treatment area and graft allocation still need to be assessed by the doctor in person, based on the extent of hair loss, hair calibre, donor supply and the risk of future hair loss.
Forehead at About 3 and 12 Months
These images were taken about 3 months and about 12 months after surgery; they are not a before-and-after comparison. At about 3 months the new hair was still short and sparse and the hair fell naturally; at about 12 months a headband held the hair back to show the hairline. The photos were taken by the patient, and head tilt, distance and lighting also differ, which affects how visible the hairline and scalp are. The eyes have been covered to protect privacy.
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This is an image record of a single case and does not mean everyone will have the same result. Hair usually grows in gradually over several months to more than a year, and recovery speed varies. Styling, head angle, distance and lighting were not identical at the two points, so the photos should not be read directly as a density comparison.
Is Hair Still Sparse About 3 Months After a Transplant Normal?
Transplanted hair usually does not all grow in at once, and it is not unusual for it to still look short and sparse in the first few months. Photographing at a fixed angle, light and distance with the hair pushed back makes changes in the hairline easier to see. Actual growth, whether native hair continues to thin and any further planning still need to be reviewed by the doctor at follow-up.
Would you like to know how your 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.
