Advice for woman that doesn't have recession; just trying to make my natural "M" widow's peak into an upside down "U" if that makes sense? Minimal scarring with maximum density. Prefer long hair transplant if possible. Big discussion of techniques and surgeons inside. 9/20/2025
The user is seeking advice on hair transplant techniques and surgeons to reshape a natural widow's peak into a more rounded hairline, preferring long hair transplants with minimal scarring and maximum density. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil, which have not been effective, and are considering various surgeons primarily in English-speaking countries and the EU, excluding Turkey.
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