Male Temple Hair Transplant Case | Right Side Before Surgery and About 7 Months After
A man in his 30s came to Dr. Wen-Yi Wu for a hair transplant assessment because both temples had clearly receded and the temple recesses were deep. He hoped to redesign the temple outline. Before surgery on the day of the procedure, and again about 7 months after, the hair was held back with a headband at the clinic and photographed from the right side; use the slider below to compare the temple at the two points.
The images in this case focus on the right temple and the hairline above the sideburn. 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.
Right Temple Images
The right-side view is aligned on the ear to show how deep the temple recess is and where the hairline turns. In both sessions a headband held the hair back so the temple could be seen; at about 7 months the head was tilted further down than before surgery, so more of the forehead is visible. 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. Hair length, hair colour, head tilt, camera distance and lighting were not the same at the two points, which affects how the temple 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 Deep Temple Recesses?
Temple planning considers the depth of the recess, the intended hairline height, the curve of the temple and facial proportions, and whether native hair at the front is still thinning. The temples should not be filled too low or too densely 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 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.
