The Aesthetics of Hair Restoration

December 2004 in “ Aesthetic Surgery Journal ”

James A. Vogel

hair restoration hairline frontal hair volume hair transplantation follicular unit transplantation donor follicular units alopecia hair transplant

TLDR Hair restoration, especially at the hairline and frontal hair volume, can improve facial balance and attractiveness, with follicular unit transplantation being a successful method.

The document from 2004 emphasized the importance of hair restoration in enhancing facial aesthetics. The author argued that the hairline and frontal hair volume, often overlooked, play a significant role in facial proportion and attractiveness. A high forehead with a receded or absent hairline was recognized as a sign of aging in both men and women, and could create facial disproportion. Hair transplantation was presented as a powerful method of reestablishing facial balance and proportionate forehead size, even in the absence of preexisting frontal hair. The author highlighted the principle of follicular unit transplantation, which involves the removal and implantation of donor follicular units into areas of alopecia, as the basis for a natural appearance. The growth rates for this procedure were approximately 85% to 90% based on hair counts at 12 months. The author concluded that hair restoration should be considered a valuable addition to plastic surgery practice.

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