Male M-Shaped Temple Hair Transplant Case | Before Surgery and About 7 Months After, Two Angles
A man in his 30s came to Dr. Wen-Yi Wu for a hair transplant assessment because both temples had clearly receded into an M-shaped hairline. He hoped to redesign the outline of his forehead and temples. Before surgery on the day of the procedure, and again about 7 months after, the hair was held back with a headband and photographed from the front and the side; use the sliders below to compare the two points.
The images in this case focus on both temples and the frontal hairline. 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, native hair density, donor supply at the back of the scalp and the risk of future hair loss.
M-Shaped Temples: Front and Side Images
The front view shows the hairline height and how deep both temples recede; the side view is aligned on the ear to show the temple outline and the hairline above the sideburn. In both sessions a headband held the hair back so the hairline could be seen; the eyes have been masked to protect the patient's privacy.
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This is a photo record of a single case and does not mean everyone will achieve the same result. The pre-operative photos were taken at the clinic and the 7-month photos by the patient, so hair length, head angle, camera distance, background and lighting differ and affect how the hairline and scalp appear. Transplanted hair usually grows in over several months to more than a year; about 7 months is still within the observation period, and recovery varies from person to person.
What Needs to Be Assessed for M-Shaped Temples?
Planning for M-shaped temples considers the intended hairline height, the depth and curve of both temples, whether native hair in the middle of the forehead is still thinning, and how many follicles the donor area at the back of the scalp can provide. The temples should not be brought too low in one step, leaving room for future hair loss; if hair loss is still progressing, medication is usually discussed as well. The actual design and density must be decided at an in-person consultation.
Want to know how your own M-shaped temples 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.
